The Houston Ballet Presents Free Wortham Theater Center Tree Lighting Ceremony Today

Today, November 26 from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, the holiday season will officially begin as hundreds of Houston children celebrate at the 27th annual Wortham Theater Center Tree Lighting Ceremony - a joyous festival held in the Grand Foyer of Wortham Theater Center downtown. This event is FREE and open to the public.

The highlight of the event will take place when the Sugar Plum Fairy lights the theater's 25-foot Christmas tree, illuminated with 8,000 sparkling lights. Other festivities include visits by characters from The Nutcracker and live holiday music by Mercury Baroque. Children will also have the chance to have their picture taken with Santa Claus.

The 2014 Wortham Theater Center Tree Lighting Ceremony is generously sponsored by Houston First Corporation, Houston Public Media, Houston Grand Opera, and Houston Ballet.

Houston Ballet's 27th annual Tree Lighting Ceremony celebrates the opening of The Nutcracker.Performances run November 28 - December 28, 2014 at Wortham Theater Center. Tickets start at just $19 and may be purchased at the Tree Lighting Ceremony by visiting the Wortham box office, calling (713) 227 ARTS or purchasing online at www.houstonballet.org.

Image provided courtesy of Houston Ballet