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City to Co-Sponsor Nutcracker Festival

The city has agreed to contribute $5,000 and be a co-sponsor of the Anaheim Nutcracker Holiday festival Dec. 5-7 downtown.

City officials cited the citywide significance of the event in approving the request for sponsorship and funding from the Nutcracker Holiday Committee.

The festival, which includes a tree-lighting ceremony, drew more than 1,000 people last year.

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Activities this year include horse-drawn carriage rides, marching bands, a community church service and performances of “Nutcracker: A Journey to Candyland” by the new Anaheim Ballet.

The performances will be at 3 and 8 p.m. Dec. 6 and 3 p.m. Dec. 7 at Freedman Forum. Tickets are $23 or $16 for adults and $18 or $9 for children, plus a service fee.

Reservations: (714) 999-9599. Information: (714) 999-9399.

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