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Kris Allen 2019 Christmas Tree Lighting

Santa introduces Kris Allen on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center
Santa introduces Kris Allen on the Plaza at Tysons Corner Center

The Plaza – Tysons, VA

Kris Allen returned to Tysons for the 2019 Christmas Tree Lighting event. Prior to this year, he had visited in 2016 at the holidays for the same occasion. Still I don’t think Santa thinks that Kris will be stealing his job anytime soon! In contrast to the last time Kris performed, the weather was markedly colder out on the Plaza.

Kris Allen 2019 performing at the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at Tysons Corner Center
Kris Allen 2019 performing at the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at Tysons Corner Center
Kris Allen performs at the 2019 Christmas Tree Lighting event on the Plaza
Kris Allen performs at the 2019 Christmas Tree Lighting event on the Plaza
Kris Allen 2019 performing at the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at Tysons Corner Center

Plaza Christmas Tree

While the concert was still going on, I walked through the Plaza away from the Concourse. Straightaway you can see the beautiful curving urban design of the space. Previously, I made my favorite image of the Plaza from this fire pit. Although the sky did not have the nice blue color that the original had, I still attempt to get this photo every year. When all the lights on the tree are lit, and combined with the colored light on the Hyatt, it just looks like the holidays in Tysons. So maybe this is a new Christmas tradition for me? What kinds of photos do you look forward to making every year?

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Kris Allen 2016 Christmas Tree Lighting

Kris Allen playing at the 2016 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Plaza
Kris Allen playing at the 2016 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Plaza

Tysons Corner Center

As can be seen from the nearby roads, the Tysons Corner Center Plaza is decorated for the holidays! Kris Allen performed at the 2016 Christmas Tree Lighting event. Even if the weather was warmer than usual, it did not dampen the holiday spirits. In case you were not convinced, the artificial snow machine was turned on to add some wintry sparkle!

Kris Allen

On this occasion, American Idol winner Kris Allen played selection of holiday music. Some were familiar songs, however, he has a lot of original songs in his set as well. Santa and personalities from 97.1 WASH FM also added to the show. Seeing that 97.1 has been playing all-Christmas music for a few weeks now, it was an added benefit to see an artist singing live.

Kris Allen 2016 Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Plaza in Tysons Corner Center
Kris Allen 2016 Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Plaza in Tysons Corner Center

After that, Kris walked down to the Santa HQ set. Along with the big guy, they had a short meet and greet with fans. Having the chance to meet an American Idol and to get a photo with Santa was a nice combination right before Christmas. Take some time to see the beautifully lit tree out on the Plaza before the new year! The changing colors keep it looking fresh!

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