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So Much to Celebrate at Jack
London Square
Jack London Square Media Advisory
For Immediate Release
Photo Opportunities: November 6, 2003, November 28,
2003, noon - 7 PM and December 6, 2003, 4 - 7 PM
Contact: Rhonda Hirata
510.645.9283
rhonda@jacklondonsquare.net
Oakland, CA - October 20, 2003 -- Holidays take on
a magical appearance - and significance - at Jack London
Square. Whether you come for our 12th annual tree lighting
ceremony, lighted yacht parade or traditional Latin
Holiday procession, you'll enjoy hours and hours of
family entertainment. Mark your calendars now for a
holiday season you'll cherish.
12th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Jack London
Square
featuring a Bay Area-wide High School Choir Competition
Friday, November 28, 2003
Noon - 7 PM
Jack London Square is proud to partner with 102.9-FM
KBLX in its first annual High School Choir Competition
during the tree lighting ceremony on Friday, November
28, 2003 beginning at noon and ending at 7 PM. The competition
will be an all-day event featuring high school choirs
from around the Bay Area singing three holiday songs,
a Capella, in hopes of winning a $5,000 cash prize.
The cash prize will be awarded to the winning choir's
music department.
During the day, and especially for children, there
will be pictures with Santa Claus, a Santa's Workshop
where they can make tree ornaments, and a Kid's Fun
Zone with two jump houses, face painting and more. Ethnic
food vendors and arts and craftspersons will add to
your holiday cheer. The Christmas Revels will perform
a theatrical celebration of the Winter Solstice and
don't miss the lively tap-dancing holiday trees as they
dance throughout Jack London Square! Southwest Airlines
will again celebrate their "Home for the Holidays"
contest winners.
Join City of Oakland dignitaries at 5:15 PM as they
light the tree in the heart of Jack London Square. With
thousands of lights and ornaments, Jack London's 65-foot
tree will illuminate the Square throughout the holiday
season. Admission is free. For more information, please
call 510.645.9283.
Photo Opportunity: After taking a special route
authorized by the City of Oakland, Jack London Square's
65-foot tree arrives at 8:15 AM on Thursday, November
6, 2003. It will be lifted into place approximately
30-45 minutes after its arrival.
Photo Opportunity: Watch the start of the holiday
season as the tree is illuminated in Jack London Square
at approximately 5:30 PM.
27th Annual Lighted Yacht Parade
December 6, 2003
3- 9 PM
A bright holiday tradition continues at Jack London
Square with the 27th annual Lighted Yacht Parade! Watch
as over 100 decorated yachts parade down the Estuary
at twilight to compete for prizes in various categories.
From the first-place Sweepstakes winner to the Best
Animated entry, celebrity judges will cast their votes
for their favorite entry.
Music, entertainment, food and arts and crafts will
keep visitors busy during the day. This event is sponsored
by the Encinal Yacht Club. Admission is free. For more
information, please call 510.645.9283.
Be sure to make dinner reservations at any one of Jack
London Square's 12 restaurants and cafes and browse
our nine specialty stores to complete your holiday shopping.
For a comprehensive list of restaurants, cafes and specialty
retail stores, please visit www.jacklondonsquare.com.
Photo Opportunity: The Lighted Yacht Parade
begins at sunset.
Las Posadas Celebracion
December 6, 2003
4 - 7 PM
Concurrent with the Lighted Yacht Parade is the annual
Las Posadas Celebracion. Join us as we celebrate Las
Posadas, the re-enactment of the journey Mary and Joseph
took to Bethlehem and their nightly search for lodging
before they are befriended by shepherds. Enjoy children's
arts and crafts, piñata demonstrations, a dance
performance by Ballet Folklorico Mexico Danza, a raffle
and more. Admission is free. Please call 510.645.9283
for more information. Ole!
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