More than 500,000 lights cover one waterfront plaza here, and the whole thing costs exactly nothing to enjoy.
Yes, free. In Southern California, where snow is basically a rumor, that alone feels like a small miracle.
The centerpiece is a 67-foot Christmas tree. That’s taller than a six-story building, wrapped in sparkle and parked beside splashing fountains. I like how it shows up big without trying to be fancy…