Laguna Beach Hospitality Night Schedule Announced: What To Know

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — Hospitality Night is underway in Laguna Beach, and residents who want to experience the best block party of the year are urged to save the date for this Friday, Dec. 1.

Residents who attend the event can expect Christmas carols, a chance to mingle with neighbors and a Christmas Tree lighting held by the one and only Santa Claus.

Laguna Beach residents interested in attending the event can view the 2023 Hospitality Night schedule below:

• 4 p.m. — Downtown street closures begin.
  • Street closures in the downtown area will begin at 4:00pm on Friday. Portions of Forest Avenue, Beach Street, Mermaid, and the Pepper Tree Parking Lot will be closed to vehicular traffic prior to and during the event.
• 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. — Free trolley and neighborhood on-demand service.
• 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. — Thurston Middle School Band performs in the Peppertree Lot.
• 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — Holiday crafts and activities in the Peppertree Lot.
• 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. — Laguna Beach Presbyterian Art Market, La Playa Tamales, Homemade Cookies and Cider, Open Sanctuary, Dinner2Go, Prayer Candles and Caroling.
• 5:30 p.m. to 5:55 p.m. — Ukelele Band performs in the Peppertree Lot.
• 5:55 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. No Square Theater Performance in Peppertree Lot.
• 6:10 p.m. — Santa Claus arrives at the Peppertree Lot to light the tree.
• 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. — Laguna Community Concert and JaZz Band Performs.
• 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. LBPAB perform on Fountain Plaza Stairs.
• 6:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. — Anneliese School performs on Main Stage on Forest Avenue.
• 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Santa Claus arrives at his Beach Hut to listen to children's Christmas wishes.
• 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Salty Suites play live on main stage on Forest Avenue.
• 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. — Business open houses.