Isha Sharma
The holiday spirit will come alive in Long Island this season with the highly anticipated Great American Family Christmas Festival. Running from November 22 to December 29, 2024, at Northwell Park at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York, the festival promises to bring the magic of Christmas to fans with exclusive appearances from some of the biggest stars in holiday movies.
First Weekend Highlights
The festival will kick off on November 22-23 with appearances by Candace Cameron Bure, Danica McKellar, and Cameron Mathison.
Bure and Mathison will attend the world premiere of their film, Home Sweet Christmas, while McKellar’s latest movie, A Cinderella Christmas Ball, will also debut during the weekend.
Audiences can expect moderated panels, providing an in-depth look at the making of these festive films.
Candace Cameron Bure, Mario Lopez, Danica McKellar, and Cameron Mathison are among the many actors set to make appearances during the festival.
Fans can look forward to meeting their favourite stars, attending world premiere screenings of holiday movies, and engaging in Q&A sessions. The festival will feature photo ops and other interactive activities for fans.
More Star-Studded Weekends
As the festival continues, A Little Women’s Christmas stars Jillian Murray and Laura Osnes will take the stage on November 30-December 1.
Following them, When Hope Calls stars Cindy Busby and Christopher Russell will appear on December 7-8, along with Jill Wagner from Christmas Under the Northern Lights.
Mario Lopez and his wife Courtney Lopez will close out the festival on December 14-15 with a screening of Once Upon a Christmas Wish
Beyond the movie premieres, attendees can enjoy nightly tree lighting ceremonies, ice skating, holiday crafting classes, and festive food by the fire. The event will also feature a chance to take photos with Santa Claus.
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