The City of Inglewood ushered in the Christmas season. Hundreds of local residents witnessed the spectacular parade as it made its way from Intuit Dome to the Kia Forum. Parade participants consisted of Mayor James T. Butts, Jr., and Councilmembers, Inglewood High School Marching Band, KJLH’s Aundrae Russell, Mack 10, The I-Line Trolley, Miss California USA, The L.A. Rams Rampage, The Los Angeles Clippers Dance Team.

Mayor James T. Butts, Jr. (Photo by Ricky Richardson)

Ricky Richardson | Contributing Writer

     Inglewood, CA- It’s starting to look a lot like Christmas in Inglewood, the City of Champions and where legends are made.

Miss California USA, Aundrae Russell, Councilmember Dionne Faulk, Mack 10, Rampage, Mayor James T. Butts, Jr., Chuck the Condor and Councilmember Alex Padilla, (Photo by Ricky Richardson)

     The City of Inglewood ushered in the Christmas season. Hundreds of local residents witnessed the spectacular parade as it made its way from Intuit Dome to the Kia Forum. Parade participants consisted of Mayor James T. Butts, Jr., and Councilmembers, Inglewood High School Marching Band, KJLH’s Aundrae Russell, Mack 10, The I-Line Trolley, Miss California USA, The L.A. Rams Rampage, The Los Angeles Clippers Dance Team.

     The annual tree lighting ceremony was held afterward, hosted by the City of Inglewood and Kia Forum.  Remarks were delivered by representatives from Kia Forum, Mayor James T. Butts, Jr., and City Council. YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles) performed a classic seasonal selection to the delight of all in attendance.

     Mayor James T. Butts, Jr., City Council was joined by representatives from Kia Forum, and other special guests, for the countdown to light up the beautiful, Christmas tree in the parking lot of the Kia Forum.