Free public menorah lightings to mark the first night of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah will be held around Southern California on Sunday, Dec. 14, including in Culver City, Santa Monica, Laguna Beach and Newport Beach.

See also: Public Hanukkah celebrations planned in Orange County

A giant menorah lighting at The Culver Steps in Culver City will begin at 4:30 p.m. The event will also include live music, a magic show, latkes, doughnuts, chocolate “gelt”; craft-making and a caricature artist.

Every child will receive a gift, according to Jewish Community of Culver City-Chabad, which is organizing the event and three other Hanukkah events in Culver City.

Free parking will be provided for one hour.

Additional menorah lightings in Culver City will be held Monday at 5 p.m. at Platform LA;

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