555 California Street's Holiday Tree Lighting has become a premier event in San Francisco and continues to grow, bringing a fresh holiday spirit to the entire Bay area. GRAMMY nominated singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen, Honorary Chairs Karen & Ronnie Lott (former 49er & NFL Legend) and current 49ers Marcus Lattimore & Alex Boone will light the holiday tree at 555 California Street on Tuesday, De
cember 3. Festivities commence at 5:00pm and are free and open to the public. HISTORY
In recognition of 555 California Street's prominence in the city of San Francisco, the property owner, Vornado Realty Trust, reinstated the lighting of the City's largest holiday tree on the plaza of the building. As a further commitment to San Francisco, Vornado has built upon this tradition by bringing a renewed family-oriented spirit to the downtown business district. Past events featured lighting dignitaries such as the legends Joe Montana, Jerry Rice and Dwight Clarke of the San Francisco 49er's, 2-time Olympic volleyball gold medalist Misty May-Treanor, and current 49ers All-Stars Patrick Willis, Vernon Davis, Joe Staley and Frank Gore. Notable musical performances included multi-platinum recording artist Natasha Beddingfield, three-time Grammy® Award Winner Robin Thicke, Disney radio sensation and Hannah Montana star Emily Osment, #1 Billboard Music New Artist Andy Grammer and American Idol star Pia Toscano as well as the popular Dick Bright Orchestra, the San Francisco Girls Chorus and the Grammy® Award winning San Francisco Boys Chorus. THE 2013 HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
The 7th annual 555 Tree Lighting event will be more engaging and dynamic than ever…with top-rated entertainment and fun interactive elements for eventgoers. NFL legend Ronnie Lott will be on stage to lead the countdown to lighting San Francisco's largest Christmas tree. This year we are honored to announce musical performances by pop sensation Carly Rae Jepsen along with the local legendary Dick Bright Orchestra.The event will occur on Tuesday, December 3rd beginning at approximately 5:00pm with the tree being lit at approximately 6:30 pm. The plaza of 555 California Street will be transformed into a festive scene. ABOUT THE BENEFICIARY:
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