''Los Angeles Chinatown Presents Second Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and 'Golden Fortune' Campaign''
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- During the holidays Los Angeles sparkles with holiday celebrations and tree lightings—this is especially true of LA's most unique district, Los Angeles Chinatown. The holiday season in Chinatown begins Nov. 17, 2011 and runs through Dec. 31, 2011. During this period, visitors to Chinatown can enjoy exciting shopping, giveaways, discounted parking and a spectacular tree lighting on Dec. 1, 2011.
LA Chinatown is well known for its one-of-a-kind boutiques and shops. Shoppers can find unique Chinese antiques at several antique shops, pick up an original work of art at a Chinatown art gallery, or buy stocking stuffers at the many eclectic shops throughout the district. Skip the mall this holiday—nowhere else in LA offers this type of unique shopping experience. To help ease the strain of holiday shopping LA Chinatown is offering discounted parking at select lots during the holiday period. In addition, visitors that check in on Yelp at select Chinatown merchants from Nov. 17–Dec. 31, 2011, receive a special gift (limitations apply).
The holiday season in Chinatown will be punctuated with an awe-worthy tree lighting on Dec. 1, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Chinatown's Central Plaza. This unique tree, which won't be able to be seen anywhere else, is designed by renowned decorator/designer Brad Schmidt. Using influences from Chinatown's unique architecture, its vibrant colors and traditional Chinese motifs, Schmidt has designed a tree that will delight and awe visitors of all ages. Local Los Angeles musical groups will perform against Central Plaza's neon backdrop to create a truly magical holiday experience.
New for this holiday, Los Angeles Chinatown is introducing its "Golden Fortune" campaign during the holiday period. Visitors that dine in Chinatown at participating restaurants during the holiday period (Nov. 17 – Dec. 31, 2011) may find a "golden ticket" in their fortune cookie for a new Apple iPad 2.
The holiday season and "Golden Fortune" campaign in Chinatown runs from Nov. 17, 2011, through Dec. 31, 2011; the Christmas Tree Lighting event is Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m. Central Plaza is located at 943-951 N. Broadway, Los Angeles 90012.
For more information visit www.chinatownla.com or call (213) 680-0243.
SOURCE Chinatown Business Improvement District
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