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Join MCCS and MCX Camp Pendleton as we light our 50-foot holiday tree
with over 30,000 twinkling lights!
FLIP THE SWITCH
Flip the Switch
Date
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Capacity
Unlimited
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We're looking for one special military family to flip the switch on Saturday, November 21 at the Tree Lighting Celebration!
Register your family for an opportunity to light the holiday tree at the 2026 MCX Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday, November 21. The last day to enter is Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at midnight. The winner will be notified via email/phone on Monday, November 16 and must respond within 48 hours or another family will be selected.
WHAT HAPPENS IF MY FAMILY IS SELECTED?
You and your family will join us on stage to flip the switch and light up the tree! Your family's presence is essential, so please only enter if you're planning to attend.
Must be active duty aboard Camp Pendleton to enter.
CHANCE TO WIN
Chance to Win
Date
Tuesday, October 20, 2026 - Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Time
12:00 AM - 11:45 PM
Capacity
UnlimitedShare with friends:
Enter now through November 18 for a chance to win one of five $1,000 MCX holiday gift cards or one of eight $500 MCX holiday gift cards!
With these prepaid cards from MCCS, you can:- find the perfect gifts
- fill up your tank at MCX fuel stations to get you home for the holidays
- treat yourself to some much-needed self-care
Don't miss out on this festive opportunity! Good luck!
Winners will be notified by email.
One entry per active duty military at Camp Pendleton.
TREE LIGHTING EVENT
Kick-off the holidays with Free Family Entertainment
Snow Sledding
Face Painters
Free Carnival Games & Rides
Santa and Mrs. Claus photo booth
(Bring your Camera and take your family picture 5pm-8pm)
Kid's Elf Packs (assorted snacks)
while supplies last
Food and Beverage Tastings
MCCS Information Booths
Strolling Carolers
Shuttle Service
Shuttle service from the Naval Hospital will run every 15 minutes to the venue.
SEQUENCE OF EVENTS
| 2pm | Shuttle Service Begins |
| 5pm | Tree Lighting Event Begins |
| 6:20pm | Base Leadership Holiday Message |
| 6:30pm | Lighting of Holiday Tree |
| 6:45pm - 7pm | Photos with Chesty |
| 7:15pm - 7:30pm | Photos with Chesty |
| 8pm | Tree Lighting Ends |
| 9pm | Shuttle Service Ends |
FAQs
Nov
1
MCX Giveaway: USMC Sword
Location: Pacific Views MCX
Nov
5
MCX: Free Coffee
Location:
Nov
11
MCX: Black Friday – Scratch & Save
08:00am - 09:00pm
Location: Pacific Views MCX
Nov
11
MCX Giveaway: Win a $250 MCX eGift Card!
08:00am - 09:00pm
Location: Pacific Views MCX
Nov
11
MCX: Black Friday Early Access
08:00am - 09:00pm
Location: Pacific Views MCX
Nov
11
MCX Giveaway: MCX Coin
08:00am - 09:00pm
Location: Pacific Views MCX
Nov
18
MCX: 3-Day Only Sale
08:00am - 09:00pm
Location: Pacific Views MCX
Nov
23
MCX: Red Tag Clearance
08:00am - 09:00pm
Location: Pacific Views MCX
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
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