Santee To Kick Off Holiday Season With Tree Lighting, Festive Fun

SANTEE, CA — Santee will kick off the holiday season Nov. 20 with a free celebration featuring sledding, live music, photos with Santa and a tree lighting ceremony.

The city's annual Holiday Lighting Celebration will take place from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Santee Trolley Square at 9884 Mission Gorge Road.

The family-friendly event will feature sledding, live music by Upstream, face painting, holiday photo opportunities and activities hosted by local community organizations. The tree lighting ceremony is scheduled for 6:15 p.m.

"You don't have to travel far to find a little winter magic in Santee," Mayor John Minto said. "From sledding and holiday music to the excitement of lighting the tree, this celebration has something for everyone. We're looking forward to kicking off the holiday season with our residents and creating special memories together."

Parking will be limited, and attendees are encouraged to take the MTS Copper Line Trolley, which stops at Santee Trolley Square.

The city will also host its annual Selfies with Santa event from 4 to 7 p.m. Dec. 2 at Santee Trolley Square. Families can take free holiday photos with Santa.

For more information, visit SanteeSpecialEvents.com.