
Billy Douraghi, 1, and Lucy Douraghi, 6, of Laguna Niguel sit with Santa during his appearance at Aliso Viejo’s annual All is Bright Holiday Celebration at the city’s Town Center on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Hundreds of families celebrate the holidays together with train rides, ornament making, a tree lighting and a visit from Santa during the annual All is Bright Holiday Celebration at the Aliso Viejo Town Center Fountain and Amphitheater on Thursday evening, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Zach Fecteau of Aliso Viejo holds Willow Fecteau, 3, as they meet an Ice Princess during Aliso Viejo’s annual All is Bright Holiday Celebration at the city’s Town Center on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

A group of kids plays in fake falling snow during the annual All is Bright Holiday Celebration at the Aliso Viejo Town Center on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Santa arrives with a military escort at Aliso Viejo’s annual All is Bright Holiday Celebration at the Town Center on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Siena Sanchez, 1, of Capistrano Beach isn’t quite sure what to make of her first time meeting Santa during his appearance at the All is Bright Holiday Celebration at the Aliso Viejo Town Center on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Santa greets Jordan Cansino, 9, of Aliso Viejo as she steps up to his throne during the annual All is Bright Holiday Celebration at the Aliso Viejo Town Center on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Hundreds of families celebrate the holidays together with train rides, ornament making, a tree lighting and a visit from Santa during the annual All is Bright Holiday Celebration at the Aliso Viejo Town Center Fountain and Amphitheater on Thursday evening, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Rich Cansino, Jordan Cansino, 9, and Christine Cansino, from left, of Aliso Viejo stand with Santa during his appearance at the annual All is Bright Holiday Celebration at the Aliso Viejo Town Center on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Presley Dickhout, 12, of Newport Beach, a member of the Avanti Aerial Team, performs tricks as she swings in the air during the All is Bright Holiday Celebration at the Aliso Viejo Town Center on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Nazni Nasr of Mission Viejo holds her daughter, Nora Nasr, 3, as they play in fake falling snow during the annual All is Bright Holiday Celebration at the Aliso Viejo Town Center on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Lucy Douraghi, 6, of Laguna Niguel steps up the meet the big guy during Aliso Viejo’s annual All is Bright Holiday Celebration at the city’s Town Center on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Hundreds of families celebrate the holidays together with train rides, ornament making, a tree lighting and a visit from Santa during the annual All is Bright Holiday Celebration at the Aliso Viejo Town Center Fountain and Amphitheater on Thursday evening, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Billy Douraghi, 1, and Lucy Douraghi, 6, of Laguna Niguel sit with Santa during his appearance at Aliso Viejo’s annual All is Bright Holiday Celebration at the city’s Town Center on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

The Aliso Niguel High School Choir performs on the steps of the Aliso Viejo Town Center Amphitheater during the city’s annual All is Bright Holiday Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Santa welcomes families to the annual All is Bright Holiday Celebration at the Aliso Viejo Town Center on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

The Aliso Niguel High School Choir performs on the steps of the Aliso Viejo Town Center Amphitheater during the city’s annual All is Bright Holiday Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Santa and Aliso Viejo Mayor Mike Munzing flip a giant switch to illuminate the city’s 22-foot Christmas tree during the annual All is Bright Holiday Celebration at the Aliso Viejo Town Center on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)

Laura Rubright of Aliso Viejo helps her daughter, Kasey Rubright, 6, create a Santa dog ornament at a craft table during the annual All is Bright Holiday Celebration at the Aliso Viejo Town Center on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Billy Douraghi, 1, and Lucy Douraghi, 6, of Laguna Niguel sit with Santa during his appearance at Aliso Viejo’s annual All is Bright Holiday Celebration at the city’s Town Center on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Contributing Photographer)
Aliso Viejo residents welcomed Santa Claus and the holiday spirit during the city’s annual All is Bright Holiday Celebration.
Gathering at the Aliso Viejo Town Center, residents enjoyed entertainment, including aerial acrobats, fun family activities, the lighting of the city’s tree and visits with Santa.
Snow even fell.




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