One of Southern California’s quintessential holiday celebrations, Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort’s Lighting of the Bay will take place on Friday, Dec 3 at 6 p.m. Santa Claus will officially kick off the holiday season by flipping a giant switch to illuminate more than 50 electric Christmas trees situated throughout the bay. The public is invited to participate in the free event, which will include live musical performances. For the second year in a row, guests may order their Christmas trees from a lot right on property. Nobles, Nordmans, and Grand fir trees ranging from 3’ to 15’ in height will be available.