Britney Spears heads to the stage at the grand opening of L.A. Live, where she flipped the switch to light the Christmas tree in Nokia Plaza. The event was called “Light of the Angels.” (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
The Trojan Men sing at the L.A. Live Christmas tree lighting. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Radio personality Adam Carolla asks Britney Spears a question. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Radio personality Adam Carolla, right, greets USC football coach Pete Carroll. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
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Singer Natalie Cole was another of the performers. (Anne Cusack/ Los Angeles Times)
Fans show their devotion as Britney Spears takes the stage. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Entertainer Britney Spears, left, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Jan Perry and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa flip the candy cane switch to light the Christmas tree in Nokia Plaza. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
Confetti falls like snow after the Christmas tree is lighted in L.A. Live’s Nokia Plaza. (Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times)
