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Grand Illuminations

Come See DTLA Glow! 

Opening Celebration is Thursday, December 3, 2026 | The Yard at Cal Plaza | 350 S. Grand Avenue, DTLA 

Celebrate Downtown’s brightest night of the year with Grand Performances and the DTLA Alliance, as Liquid PXL lights up The Yard at Cal Plaza with a dazzling display of color, motion, and magic. From the ever-changing hues of the Electric Dandelions to new interactive light displays, come see DTLA glow starting Thursday, Dec. 3.

Kick Off the Holidays Thursday, Dec. 3

Join us for Downtown LA's biggest switch-flipping ceremony!

The Opening Celebration on Dec. 3 coincides with DTLA ArtNight: Grand Avenue and features a holiday market (noon to 8 p.m.), a stage show at 5 p.m., a community countdown and tree lighting at 5:30 p.m., and a live band to follow.

It’s sure to put you in the holiday spirit and kick off the season in truly grand style.

What to Expect 

Make your DTLA nights merry and bright. Grand Illuminations feature dazzling light installations from LA-based Liquid PXL.

Over 100 unique light sequences resemble a vibrant fireworks display.
Electric Dandelions
A mesmerizing 25-foot custom-designed LED tree is at the center of the display.
Holiday Tree
Towering light columns synchronize to illuminate the plaza in rhythm and color.
Lumiverse

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Relive the magic of Grand Illuminations Opening Night Celebration. In 2025, 19,000+ visitors experienced the lights display throughout the season. 

Thanks to Our Community Partners