Christmas Tree Lighting This Weekend 'Rain Or Shine' At Promenade Temecula Mall

TEMECULA, CA ? It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Promenade Temecula Mall, and this weekend, rain or shine, the holiday tree lighting is scheduled to take place at 40750 Winchester Road, in front of the Edwards Movie Theater.

On Saturday, starting at 4 p.m. for giveaways, 5 p.m. for community performances and 6 p.m. for the main event, visitors are invited to the plaza in front of Regal Edwards Cinema for the "Together We Shine: Holidays Around The World" show.

"Don't miss this year's Santa's Arrival and Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony," organizers say. Bundle up, as the weather may be frightful.

A winter storm is settling into the Temecula Valley on Saturday, with rain slated for most of the day. Still, organizers say that after Santa Arrives, there will be a tree lighting and fireworks show!

All is free for guests willing to brave the elements for a bit of holiday cheer.

There will be a free passport and gift giveaway for the first 400 kids to arrive, starting at 4 p.m., organizers say.

Sponsors include Oili, Chick-fil-A Temecla, Paradise Chevrolet, ABC Child Care Village, Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley, Temecula Public Library, Team Tuer, Native Realty Co., and the Murrieta Public Library.

Make your reservations for Pictures with Santa online, in the area in front of JCPenney.

"Don't miss Santa pictures at Promenade Temecula! Walk-ups are welcome every day until closing time. Multiple families are scheduled during the selected 15-minute time."

Will you go in the rain? If you do, send your pictures to your Patch Editor, and a bit about the tree lighting! We'd love to share them on Temecula Patch.