Thank you for participating in the ‘Giant Ornament Decorating Contest’! Please cast your vote by selecting the number associated with your favorite ornament.

Winners of the decorating competition will be announced tonight at 7:00 PM, along with the winner of the $750 gift card for those who complete their Bloc Bingo card and return them to the concierge (next to T-Mobile). Be sure to stick around!

SPARKLe 2024 voting for Giant Ornament Decorating Contest

Giant Ornament Decorating Contest Voting

November 17 - December 31 | Nightly 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm

Experience a magical holiday show as 18 million hues of lights illuminate the night and synchronize to festive tunes. SPARKLE DTLA at The Bloc will take you through an unforgettable nighttime journey that includes one of LA’s largest multi-colored interactive holiday displays. Capture your perfect photo-op moments at this ultimate holiday experience.

Light Show Schedule:

Lights sparkle to music: 5pm

Lights sparkle to music: 6pm

Lights sparkle to music: 7pm

Lights sparkle to music: 8pm

Lights sparkle to music: 9pm

This experience is FREE to attend and is open to ALL ages, furry friends are also welcome! Visit and enjoy the holiday season and vibes at The Bloc!

Questions? The Bloc Concierge is here to help! Call 213.454.4926 or email concierge@theblocla.com.

Sparkle DTLA Light Show

December 15 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Plaza Level

Join us for a festive day of fun and holiday cheer at our "Pet Photos with Santa" event! Bring your furry (or scaly) friends to meet Santa Claus and capture the perfect holiday moment.

Whether you have a playful pup, a cuddly cat, or even a feathered friend, Santa is excited to meet them all! We'll have an open air photo booth set up to capture the moment, and you'll go home with 4x6 prints and digital copies to share with loved ones.

Dress your pets in their festive best, and let’s make this holiday season unforgettable!

This event is free and open to the community when you RSVP HERE

Pet Photos with Santa

November 16 | 5:00 PM-7:00 PM | Plaza Level

Join us at the Grand Debut of SPARKLE DTLA and experience the magical holiday show as 18 million hues of lights illuminate the night and synchronize to festive tunes. SPARKLE DTLA at The Bloc will take you through an unforgettable nighttime journey that includes one of LA’s largest multi-colored interactive holiday displays. Capture your perfect photo-op moments at this ultimate holiday experience. #sparkledtla #theblocla

This event is free and open to the community and you can RSVP HERE. 

5:00 PM     Event starts       

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM     Retailer activations including hot cocoa & coffee, face painting and glitter tattoos, stilt walkers, festive photo booth with keepsake photo, and more!

5:20 PM     Performance by the Colburn Concert Choir led by Emmy Award-winning composer, conductor, and singer Adrian Dunn

5:55 PM     Countdown to Holiday Light Show

6:00 PM     SPARKLE DTLA Holiday Show featuring 18 million hues of lights synchronized to festive tunes

6:15 PM     Special holiday performance by Laura Marano    

7:00 PM     $750 Bloc retailer gift card giveaway, and retailer decorating contest winner announced         

8:00 PM     Event ends

Stay tuned for more details and updates about live music, retailer activations and more! 

*Smile or strike a pose! By attending The Bloc’s Sparkle DTLA event you grant The Bloc and all it’s sponsors, partners, and affiliates permission to photograph you and use your images in any media worldwide.  Please let photographer kindly know if you do not wish to be photographed.

SPARKLE GRAND DEBUT

December 15| 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Plaza Level

Join The Bloc for a holiday market in partnership with the SoCal Etsy Guild to support local small businesses on Sunday, December 15th from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

This curated market specializes in fashion, art, handmade designs and more. You're sure to find a unique holiday gift here! 

SoCal Etsy Guild Holiday Market

December 7 | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | JOEY DTLA

Join us for breakfast at this beloved holiday tradition featuring a visit from the big man himself, Santa!

Children of all ages are warmly invited to share their wish lists and create unforgettable memories with a delightful photo session with jolly old St. Nick. We'll have an open air photo booth set up to capture the moment, and you'll go home with 4x6 prints and digital copies to share with loved ones.

Reservations are required and seating is limited. Tickets available HERE

Breakfast with Santa @ JOEY DTLA

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