Candace Cameron Bure knows how to kick off the holiday season in style, and her latest announcement has fans buzzing. On Wednesday, the 48-year-old actress took to Instagram to reveal something big: “The Great American Christmas Festival” is coming to New York City this year, and it’s going to be the largest Christmas celebration in the country!
In her Instagram post, Bure wrote, “THE WORD IS OUT! The Great American Christmas Festival is coming this holiday season in New York City! The biggest Christmas festival in the country.” Fans were quick to notice the excitement in her words as she urged them to snag tickets through pre-sale starting on October 3rd. For anyone who misses that, tickets officially go live on October 4th!
Now, what’s got everyone even more hyped? Well, Bure’s announcement came with a screenshot highlighting some of the major stars joining her at this holiday extravaganza, including Mario Lopez, Danica McKellar, Cameron Mathison, and many more fan favorites from the Great American Family (GAF) network’s Christmas lineup.
The festival will be held at the beautiful Northwell Park at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, running every weekend from November 22 to December 29. That’s over a month of Christmas magic, and there’s no shortage of fun to be had.
Expect world premiere screenings, exclusive Q&A sessions with the stars, photo ops, ice skating, nightly tree-lighting ceremonies, holiday crafting classes, and even pictures with Santa Claus! Talk about a winter wonderland.
The excitement kicks off during the weekend of November 22-23. Fans of Candace Cameron Bure and Cameron Mathison can see them on Saturday for the premiere of their new film, “Home Sweet Christmas.” On Sunday, McKellar’s highly anticipated 2024 film “A Cinderella Christmas Ball” will make its grand debut.
And just when you thought it couldn’t get better, Mario Lopez—yes, “Saved by the Bell’s” A.C. Slater himself—will be there on December 14-15 alongside his wife, Courtney Lopez. They’re starring in the holiday film “Once Upon a Christmas Wish”, and fans are eager to see this dynamic duo light up the screen.
Earlier this year, Bure thrilled audiences when she announced her involvement in not one, but “two” new Christmas movies coming to Great American Family this holiday season. One of those films, of course, features her longtime friend and co-star Cameron Mathison. The two have been waiting a staggering 15 years to finally share a Christmas movie together, and it’s happening at long last!
Since joining Great American Family in 2022, Bure has been involved in producing and starring in projects that align with her values. She famously made the switch from Hallmark to GAF, explaining that she wanted to create “faith-filled” stories with “more meaning and purpose.”
With her leading the charge, this year’s Christmas festival is shaping up to be an unforgettable event filled with holiday joy, celebrity fun, and heartwarming moments. It’s the ultimate gathering for anyone looking to dive into the festive spirit with their favorite stars from Great American Family. So mark your calendars, grab your tickets, and get ready for the most magical Christmas celebration of the year!
