Coming Attraction: Cheryl Burke and Brian White Host the 57th Annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration

I have to admit, I'm so excited for this time of year! One of the major L.A. events that makes Christmas and the holidays especially fantastic is the annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration, which takes place on Christmas Eve at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion.

The 57th annual L.A. County Holiday Celebration will feature Cheryl Burke of "Dancing With the Stars" fame and actor Brian White ("Scandal") as hosts, and once again the lineup of multicultural performers from around the county looks like a must-see.

CC and I have visited a few of the rehearsals from past celebrations and attended the actual performance a few years ago. We had so much fun every time — especially getting a sneak peek of what's to come.

This year's lineup looks just as wonderful. Not only that, but the three-hour performance featuring more than 21 acts is completely free. Parking is even free! For those unable to attend, PBS SoCal will be airing the celebration live as well as multiple times after that (check info below).

Performers include Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company with a folklórico dance from the region of Tabasco, Mexico; Harmonic Bronze Handbell Ensemble, performing classical handbell repertoire that celebrates Christmas and Hanukkah; QVLN (Q-Violin), bringing his “Brazil meets Jimi Hendrix on an electric violin” stylings to the Christmas classic “Little Drummer Boy”; Latin jazz band Cuba L.A., performing selections from their Christmas CD, “Navidad Cubana”; Kayamanan Ng Lahi Philippine Folk Arts, with festive dances from the provincial lowland/coastal region of the Philippines; and much more.

The event has been sponsored by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors every year since 1959. What a tradition!

Both admission and parking are free (first come, first seated). Entertainment on the Music Center Plaza begins at 12:30 p.m., and doors open at 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit HolidayCelebration.org.

Saturday, December 24, 2016
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Admission is FREE
No reservations or tickets; first come, first seated.

Doors open at 2:30 PM.
Entertainment on the plaza begins at 12:30 PM.
You may come and go throughout the three-hour performance.

Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at The Music Center135 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Parking is FREE

PBS SoCal KOCE:December 24 at 3:00 PM - LIVE
December 24 at 9:00 PM
December 25 at noon

PBS SoCal Plus:
December 25 at 3:00 AM
December 25 at 6:00 AM
December 25 at 7:00 PM
December 26 at 11:00 AM