Hawthorne’s Holiday Festival & Toy Giveaway 2024
It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas in the “City of Good Neighbors.” The spirit of Christmas permeated throughout the city during this joyous, wonderful time of the year.
Ricky Richardson | Contributing Writer
Hawthorne, CA- It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas in the “City of Good Neighbors.” The spirit of Christmas permeated throughout the city during this joyous, wonderful time of the year.
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it’s Christmas time in the city. You didn’t have to look far to see evidence.
The City of Hawthorne Community Services and City Council presented the Holiday Festival & Toy Giveaway 2024.
Santa and Mrs. Claus, Councilmember Alex Monteiro, City Manager Vontray Norris and Community Services Manager Kywanna Bowie, (Photo by Ricky Richardson)
The festivities were held at City Hall, and adjacent parking lots, 4455 W. 126th Street, Hawthorne, California. Attendees enjoyed photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, face painting, food trucks, Ziggy’s coffee, games, hot cocoa, popcorn, inflatables, and Champions Car Club.
Royal and Julissa and their mom enjoying the festivities, (Photo by Ricky Richardson)
A large, diverse, multicultural crowd gathered to celebrate the holiday spirit along with family, friends, neighbors, and co-workers. There were a variety of toys that kids were able to choose from. The toys were organized by age groups (0-3, 4-8, 9-12, & 13-16). A dozen plus brand new bicycles were raffled. I’m sure that you can imagine the look of excitement of each winner.
Guests enjoyed a variety of interactive games: rooftop drop, snowman bowling, bean bag toss, ball toss, axe throwing, and pop-a-shot, to name a few.
Royal and Julissa and their mom enjoying the festivities, (Photo by Ricky Richardson)
Champions Car Club members arrived in classic cars. Mike H, 62 Chevy, Juan T, 59 Chevy, and Rick B, 63 Chevy, decked out in festive lights.
It was priceless, to see all of the kids smiling and laughing and having a good time at this engaging event.
In a statement, Community Services Manager Kywanna Bowie stated, “This event embodies the joy, generosity, and unity that make Hawthorne special.” “We are proud to provide a space where families can connect, residents can bond, and every child can experience the magic of the season.”
Hawthorne’s Holiday Festival & Toy giveaway is just one of many of the impressive array of community events held in the “City of Good Neighbors”
As the year comes to an end, this is a friendly reminder to stay current on community events in 2025. Visit and bookmark Hawthorne’s https://www.cityofhawthorne.org and check out the Meetings and Events link.
The following statement sums up Hawthorne’s elected official’s commitment to its residents. As Hawthorne continues to host a diverse range of events throughout the year, the commitment to building community connections remains strong. These gatherings celebrate local culture and values while providing valuable resources and opportunities for residents to engage with one another, embodying its motto as “The City of Good Neighbors.”
