South Bay Hospital Lights Up Season With Dozens Of Decorated Holiday Trees

TORRANCE, CA — Dozens of beautifully decorated holiday trees lit up the season at Torrance Memorial’s 42nd annual Holiday Festival.

The event, which ran from Dec. 2 through Dec. 7, featured trees for sale, a boutique shop, children's fun zone, live entertainment and free health screenings.

Proceeds from the event, organized by the Torrance Memorial Foundation, will go toward the hospital’s critical emergency department.

“This signature event is vital in helping the hospital achieve high-quality medical services for all residents of the South Bay,” according to the event’s website.

The inaugural Festival of Trees was held over four days in the hospital’s underground garage, raising $10,000 from auctioned trees, according to the foundation.

“Flash-forward to the present, and the hospital’s Holiday Festival has grown into a six-day event with gorgeous trees, unique holiday finds and talented performances,” the foundation said.

As of 2024, the event had raised nearly $40 million over the years.

The year’s 32 trees featured a variety of themes, including "Wicked," "Beauty and the Beast" and cowboys.

Admission was free in honor of the hospital's 100th anniversary.