Tree-lighting ceremony in Oakland’s Jack London Square draws crowds
on December 9, 2015
On Friday, December 4, Oakland’s Jack London Square drew crowds for a festive tree-lighting ceremony to celebrate the holiday season. Live music filled the square as the Oakland School for the Arts’ Vocal Rush, Chamber Choir and Jazz Guitar Ensemble performed holiday favorites. Other entertainment included performances by the Tap Dancing Christmas Trees and West Oakland Middle Schools’ Oakland Spirit Orchestra. Attendees petted live reindeer, decorated ornaments, and met with Santa Claus — among other activities sponsored by local organizations.
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- The 55-foot fir tree from Mt. Shasta shines with over 5,000 lights and more than 600 ornaments.
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- A man reaches to touch the decorated tree.
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- A reindeer sleeps in a pen set up in Jack London Square, ignoring flashes from cameraphones.
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- A decoration glows.
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- Singers from the Oakland School for the Arts’ (OSA) Vocal Rush a cappella group perform.
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- Families watch reindeer in Jack London Square.
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- The decorated tree towers above Jack London Square.
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