November 2011
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CITY OF PARAMOUNT
Tree Lighting Ceremony Join the Holiday Party at the Pond Join the Paramount City Council, other community leaders and thousands of your fellow residents and friends as the City celebrates our 13th Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, November 30th at 6:00 p.m. It will be held, once again, at the Pond on the corner of Jackson St. and Paramount Blvd. under the towering Sequoia tree. The event will feature local choirs, the Paramount High School Marching Band, other attractions, plenty of refreshments and a joyful time for all. For more information, please call (562) 220-2121.
Christmas Train A Beloved Yearly Tradition
Breakfast with Santa & Snow Day
Continuing a decades-long custom, the Santa Express Christmas Train will bring the holiday spirit to the kids of Paramount from December 5th through 8th. The engine, gingerbread-house boxcar, sleigh car and caboose will make stops throughout the City with Santa Claus and his team of elves handing apples, candy canes and good cheer. An average of 25,000 kids and parents line the streets to see -and talk with the man in red over the four days and nights. It’s a muchanticipated event that has delighted generations of Paramount children. For more information, please call (562) 220-2121.
Hit the Slopes at Paramount Park Paramount Park will once again become a winter wonderland as Santa Claus comes to town for breakfast on Saturday, December 10th from 8 a.m. till noon. You and the family will enjoy playing in the snow, making holiday crafts, and winning great giveaways. Breakfast with Santa will feature a delicious pancake and scrambled egg meal, pictures with ’Ol St. Nick, and a wide expanse of snowy white to play in. The event itself is free, but you need to buy a ticket for the meal. A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase. By purchasing breakfast tickets early, you’ll also take advantage of the fast pass lane. Breakfast will not be served after 11:00 a.m. so get there early. For information on pricing and pre-purchase locations, or any other questions, please call (562) 220-2121.
Upcoming Meetings For more information about Council & Commission meetings, please call (562) 220-2225. 11/8/11 - 6:00 PM Planning Commission 11/15/11 - 5:00 PM City Council 11/16/11 - 6:00 PM Parks & Recreation Commission
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