The annual Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration on Nov. 16 is always a festive affair. (photo courtesy of the Rodeo Drive Committee)

Join the festivities at the Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 16, from 5-8 p.m. featuring a special performance by Emmy Award-winning actor and singer Sheryl Lee Ralph.

The city of Beverly Hills and the Rodeo Drive Committee are expecting thousands of people for the event, which showcases the luxury fashion destination. Holiday lights and décor with the theme “Up, Up & Away Holiday!” will welcome visitors to Beverly Hills for the holidays.

“Our Holiday Lighting Celebration is an opportunity for us to come together, recognize how fortunate we are and begin this year’s holiday season – a celebration of our city and a hopeful beginning for the new year,” Beverly Hills Mayor Julian Gold said.

Three stages along Rodeo Drive will feature performances including sets from The Wallis’s theatrical experience “Love Actually Live,” The Maccabeats, Bollywood dance sensation Nazara, Broadway singer and actor Terron Brooks, former American Idol contestant Vonzell Solomon, L.A.-based Cajon drummer Nick Adams, the Holiday Rhythm Tappers, the Four Parts Barbershop Quartet, Winter Wonderland Carolers and DJ Z. The Holiday Helpers will also perform the “Shopper’s Delight” dance set, and Santa Claus will make a dramatic appearance. For information about holiday events in Beverly Hills, visit beverlyhills.org/holidaysbh.