{"id":666,"date":"2021-06-22T18:36:56","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T18:36:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/?page_id=666"},"modified":"2026-01-30T14:30:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T22:30:58","slug":"capistrano-lights","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/capistrano-lights\/","title":{"rendered":"Capistrano Lights: Mission in Lights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-capistrano-lights-mission-in-lights-returns-this-december-on-friday-dec-18\">Capistrano Lights: Mission in Lights returns this December <strong>on Friday, DEC. 18!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Celebrate the holidays at Orange County\u2019s only Mission. Join us on select days from December 18, 2026 through December 30, 2026 for daytime admission to the Mission and an evening of holiday programming and fun. Capistrano Lights: Mission in Lights returns this December with tree lighting, Dickens-era carolers, full-scale nativity, light features including a lighted halo grove, scented citrus grove and more &#8211; all are included with any Capistrano Lights ticket which also includes same day admission to the Mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tradition also brings back Community Christmas Trees, Family Wreaths, and a harpist in the Serra Chapel. The Capistrano Lights audio tour will also be available throughout the entire month of December so guests can enjoy hearing the Gospel and the Night Before Christmas reading while learning more about Capistrano Lights evening offerings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<aside id=\"sidebar-navigation-block_c7d8e6292145addf5ac165949239613d\" class=\"block-sidebar-navigation w-full mt-8 sm:-mt-24 pl-0 sm:pl-16 lg:pl-32\">\n      <ul class=\"pl-0\">\n\n    \n                    <li class=\"list-none first:uppercase\">\n          <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/store\/store.php?cats=TICKET\"\n            class=\"font-bold mb-5 block\"\n            target=\"\">\n            BUY TICKETS          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      \n    \n                    <li class=\"list-none first:uppercase\">\n          <a href=\"#EventInformation\"\n            class=\"font-bold mb-5 block\"\n            target=\"\">\n            Event Information          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      \n    \n                    <li class=\"list-none first:uppercase\">\n          <a href=\"#TicketInformation\"\n            class=\"font-bold mb-5 block\"\n            target=\"\">\n            Ticket Information          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      \n    \n                    <li class=\"list-none first:uppercase\">\n          <a href=\"#FAQ\"\n            class=\"font-bold mb-5 block\"\n            target=\"\">\n            Frequently Asked Questions          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      \n    \n                    <li class=\"list-none first:uppercase\">\n          <a href=\"#CommunityChristmasTrees\"\n            class=\"font-bold mb-5 block\"\n            target=\"\">\n            Community Christmas Trees          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      \n    \n                    <li class=\"list-none first:uppercase\">\n          <a href=\"#ElfOnAMission\"\n            class=\"font-bold mb-5 block\"\n            target=\"\">\n            Elf On A Mission          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      \n    \n                    <li class=\"list-none first:uppercase\">\n          <a href=\"#Sponsorships\"\n            class=\"font-bold mb-5 block\"\n            target=\"\">\n            Sponsorships          <\/a>\n        <\/li>\n      \n    \n    <\/ul>\n  <\/aside>\n\n<style>\n  .block-sidebar-navigation li:first-child a {\n      }\n<\/style>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-gray-medium-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-event-schedule-full-2026-schedule-coming-soon\"><strong>Event Schedule<\/strong> &#8211; <em>Full 2026 Schedule Coming Soon<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Capistrano Lights Opening Night: Friday, Dec. 18th<\/strong><br>City\u2019s Tree Lighting: Saturday, Dec. 5 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanjuancapistrano.org\/\">sanjuancapistrano.org<\/a>)<br>Mission grounds open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m. during Capistrano Lights<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"EventInformation\" class=\"block-callout-horizontal\">\n    <h3 class=\"inline-block mr-0 md:mr-6\">\n        Event Information (2026 Information Coming Soon!)    <\/h3>\n    <div class=\"inline-block\">\n        \n\n    <a id=\"button-block_8980c048c1e1edaed277d33cc39adebd\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/CL-Calendar-2025-New.pdf\"\n        class=\"block-button btn bg-primary-green text-white font-bold mb-5 mr-4 px-8 max-w-full\"\n        target=\"_blank\"\n        style=\"background-color: #e77926; color: #ffffff;\">\n        View Schedule    <\/a>\n\n\n\n    <a id=\"button-block_01f5d762cf79f9df6e34d86e79dc6417\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/CL-2025-Flyer-AsOfNov24.pdf\"\n        class=\"block-button btn bg-primary-green text-white font-bold mb-5 mr-4 px-8 max-w-full\"\n        target=\"_blank\"\n        style=\"background-color: #5caea8; color: #ffffff;\">\n        2025 Event Flyer    <\/a>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We are excited to announce the return of Capistrano Lights on select days December 18 through December 30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Capistrano Lights ~ Mission in Lights 2025\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0gI5f8x4_Pk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"TicketInformation\" class=\"block-callout-horizontal\">\n    <h3 class=\"inline-block mr-0 md:mr-6\">\n        Ticket Information    <\/h3>\n    <div class=\"inline-block\">\n        \n\n    <a id=\"button-block_c404e9dc55e1c487a487a1fcce27fd2f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/store\/store.php?cats=TICKET\"\n        class=\"block-button btn bg-primary-green text-white font-bold mb-5 mr-4 px-8 max-w-full\"\n        target=\"\"\n        style=\"background-color: #e77926; \">\n        BUY TICKETS    <\/a>\n\n\n\n    <a id=\"button-block_78657cb01677daa1c227b22fc2c79f87\" href=\"\/become-a-member\"\n        class=\"block-button btn bg-primary-green text-white font-bold mb-5 mr-4 px-8 max-w-full\"\n        target=\"\"\n        style=\"background-color: #5caea8; \">\n        Become a Member    <\/a>\n\n\n\n    <a id=\"button-block_67f36e489ed79cec4b32a5fd2664e00f\" href=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/store\/purchased-ticket-access.php\"\n        class=\"block-button btn bg-primary-green text-white font-bold mb-5 mr-4 px-8 max-w-full\"\n        target=\"_blank\"\n        style=\"background-color: #8ba37d; \">\n        Download Purchased Tickets    <\/a>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Tickets sales will begin in August 5, 2026. Ticket sales will be available for purchase online only. <meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/meta>Sign up for our <a href=\"\/email-newsletter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">e-newsletter<\/a> to stay in the know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"mission-members\"><strong>Mission Members<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mission Members receive discounted admission rates! <a href=\"\/become-a-member\">Become a Member<\/a> today to received discounted tickets and advanced purchase opportunity to Capistrano Lights. Advance ticket sales begin <strong>Wednesday, August 5 at 10:00 a.m.<\/strong> online only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To purchase tickets and receive a discounted Member rate, you will need your login information. Enter the last name associated with your membership followed by your 8 Digit Member ID number (shown in red below). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"511\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/MembershipCard-Example.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/MembershipCard-Example.png 511w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/MembershipCard-Example-300x198.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 511px) 100vw, 511px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Mission Member Adults (12-59)<\/td><td><strong>$9<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mission Member Seniors (60+)<\/td><td><strong>$9<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mission Member Youth\/Student (5+)<\/td><td><strong><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>$9<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Children (<meta charset=\"utf-8\">4 and younger)<\/td><td><strong>FREE<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mission Member Guest (Member must be present)<\/td><td><strong>$10<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"general-public\"><strong>General Public<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Advance ticket sales begin <strong>Wednesday, August 5 at 10:00 a.m.<\/strong> online only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Adults (12-59)<\/td><td><strong>$22<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seniors (60+)<\/td><td><strong>$18<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Youth\/Student (5+)<\/td><td><strong>$15<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Children (4 and younger)<\/td><td><strong>FREE<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>* The following vouchers\/promotions\/offers are NOT valid for entry to Capistrano Lights : Complimentary Admission Guest Passes (Dated after July 1, 2026), Members $9 guest tickets,&nbsp; CertifiKID, Gold Star, Groupon, and Travel Zoo.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"ticket-policies\"><strong>Ticket Policies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>All onsite events are subject to change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TICKET SALES FINAL<\/strong><br>Ticket sales are final. Mission San Juan Capistrano is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. It requires immense effort and administration to process ticket orders. We are unable to accommodate refunds or exchanges. Thank you for your understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY<\/strong><br>Should there be conditions related to weather, rain, emergency or other conditions beyond control of Mission staff that should necessitate cancellation of the event, tickets will not be refunded. Please consider the cost of your tickets a charitable donation in support of Mission San Juan Capistrano, historic California landmark #200 and 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization #95-1904079.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-gray-medium-color has-text-color\" id=\"FAQ\"><strong>Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"accordion-block_73fb12d2dc71b47580d9f9471aae329d\" class=\"block-accordion w-full\">\n      <ul class=\"pl-0 list-none\">\n\n    \n      <li class=\"border-t-2 first:border-t-0 border-gray-200\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-toggle py-6 w-full appearance-none focus:outline-none\">\n          <p class=\"text-left m-0 font-normal\">\n            When is Capistrano Lights?            <span class=\"float-right color-blue\">+<\/span>\n          <\/p>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion-description mb-6\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>Capistrano Lights is offered on select evenings December 18 through December 30, 2026. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/events\/month\/2025-12\/\">View calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n\n    \n      <li class=\"border-t-2 first:border-t-0 border-gray-200\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-toggle py-6 w-full appearance-none focus:outline-none\">\n          <p class=\"text-left m-0 font-normal\">\n            What time can I enter with my ticket?            <span class=\"float-right color-blue\">+<\/span>\n          <\/p>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion-description mb-6\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>Tickets are valid all day and include general admission as well as Capistrano Lights. Mission grounds open at 10:00 a.m. and close at 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n\n    \n      <li class=\"border-t-2 first:border-t-0 border-gray-200\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-toggle py-6 w-full appearance-none focus:outline-none\">\n          <p class=\"text-left m-0 font-normal\">\n            What time does Capistrano Lights Returns programing start?            <span class=\"float-right color-blue\">+<\/span>\n          <\/p>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion-description mb-6\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>Holiday programming which includes Dickens era carolers and visits with Santa begins at 3:30 p.m. however, you may enter as early as 10:00 a.m. to enjoy the grounds, daytime holiday decor and listen to the Capistrano Lights audio tour included with admission. Santa leaves for the North Pole after December 23, 2026.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n\n    \n      <li class=\"border-t-2 first:border-t-0 border-gray-200\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-toggle py-6 w-full appearance-none focus:outline-none\">\n          <p class=\"text-left m-0 font-normal\">\n            I purchased a ticket online but can\u2019t go anymore. Can I get a refund?            <span class=\"float-right color-blue\">+<\/span>\n          <\/p>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion-description mb-6\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>Capistrano Lights tickets are final sale. <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n\n    \n      <li class=\"border-t-2 first:border-t-0 border-gray-200\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-toggle py-6 w-full appearance-none focus:outline-none\">\n          <p class=\"text-left m-0 font-normal\">\n            If I go early and want to go back for Capistrano Lights, can I exit and reenter?            <span class=\"float-right color-blue\">+<\/span>\n          <\/p>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion-description mb-6\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>Yes, reentry is allowed. Make sure to get your hand stamped and keep your receipt. <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n\n    \n      <li class=\"border-t-2 first:border-t-0 border-gray-200\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-toggle py-6 w-full appearance-none focus:outline-none\">\n          <p class=\"text-left m-0 font-normal\">\n            Will you be selling food?            <span class=\"float-right color-blue\">+<\/span>\n          <\/p>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion-description mb-6\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>We will have a sweets and hot cocoa vendor on most nights as well as wine available for purchase on Saturdays. You may also bring in your own non-alcoholic drinks and snacks, however, we encourage you to support our local restaurants. &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/partners\/#RestaurantMembers<\/a>.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n\n    \n      <li class=\"border-t-2 first:border-t-0 border-gray-200\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-toggle py-6 w-full appearance-none focus:outline-none\">\n          <p class=\"text-left m-0 font-normal\">\n            What time is the Christmas tree lighting and music program?            <span class=\"float-right color-blue\">+<\/span>\n          <\/p>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion-description mb-6\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>The Christmas tree lighting and music program will begin at 5:05 p.m. <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n\n    \n      <li class=\"border-t-2 first:border-t-0 border-gray-200\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-toggle py-6 w-full appearance-none focus:outline-none\">\n          <p class=\"text-left m-0 font-normal\">\n            What days does Santa visit the Mission?            <span class=\"float-right color-blue\">+<\/span>\n          <\/p>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion-description mb-6\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>Enjoy visits with Santa every day Capistrano Lights is offered from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Santa leaves for the North Pole after December 23, 2026.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n\n    \n      <li class=\"border-t-2 first:border-t-0 border-gray-200\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-toggle py-6 w-full appearance-none focus:outline-none\">\n          <p class=\"text-left m-0 font-normal\">\n            How late can we stay on the grounds?            <span class=\"float-right color-blue\">+<\/span>\n          <\/p>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion-description mb-6\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>Mission staff will kindly ask you to make your way toward the exit around 6:45 p.m. The Mission grounds will close at 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n\n    \n      <li class=\"border-t-2 first:border-t-0 border-gray-200\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-toggle py-6 w-full appearance-none focus:outline-none\">\n          <p class=\"text-left m-0 font-normal\">\n            What is the latest we can enter?             <span class=\"float-right color-blue\">+<\/span>\n          <\/p>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion-description mb-6\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>Guest are welcomed to come as late as they&#8217;d like but must exit by 7:00 p.m. The Mission Store will close at 7:00 p.m. on Capistrano Lights programming days.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n\n    \n      <li class=\"border-t-2 first:border-t-0 border-gray-200\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-toggle py-6 w-full appearance-none focus:outline-none\">\n          <p class=\"text-left m-0 font-normal\">\n            Will tickets be available for purchase onsite?            <span class=\"float-right color-blue\">+<\/span>\n          <\/p>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion-description mb-6\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>Tickets are currently available for purchase. Scroll to the top of this page and click the on the orange &#8220;Buy Tickets&#8221; button or go to www.missionsjc.com\/tickets to purchase tickets. <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n\n    \n      <li class=\"border-t-2 first:border-t-0 border-gray-200\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-toggle py-6 w-full appearance-none focus:outline-none\">\n          <p class=\"text-left m-0 font-normal\">\n            I am a Mission Member; do I still need to buy tickets?            <span class=\"float-right color-blue\">+<\/span>\n          <\/p>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion-description mb-6\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>Mission Members must have a ticket to enter or use a valid Complimentary Pass clearly marked &#8220;valid CapoLights 2026.&#8221;<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n\n    \n      <li class=\"border-t-2 first:border-t-0 border-gray-200\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-toggle py-6 w-full appearance-none focus:outline-none\">\n          <p class=\"text-left m-0 font-normal\">\n            How many discount tickets can I buy with my membership?            <span class=\"float-right color-blue\">+<\/span>\n          <\/p>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion-description mb-6\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>Capistrano Lights members tickets are limited based on your level of membership. You may purchase additional tickets at the public price.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n\n    \n      <li class=\"border-t-2 first:border-t-0 border-gray-200\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-toggle py-6 w-full appearance-none focus:outline-none\">\n          <p class=\"text-left m-0 font-normal\">\n            Will you be offering member guest tickets?            <span class=\"float-right color-blue\">+<\/span>\n          <\/p>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion-description mb-6\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>Yes, member guest tickets are available for purchase onsite during days Capistrano Lights is offered for $15 each. Mission Member must be present at time of purchase. Limit of 5 per member.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n\n    \n      <li class=\"border-t-2 first:border-t-0 border-gray-200\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-toggle py-6 w-full appearance-none focus:outline-none\">\n          <p class=\"text-left m-0 font-normal\">\n            Do you allow dogs onsite?            <span class=\"float-right color-blue\">+<\/span>\n          <\/p>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion-description mb-6\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>Due to safety concerns, dogs are not allowed onsite during Capistrano Lights.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n\n    \n      <li class=\"border-t-2 first:border-t-0 border-gray-200\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-toggle py-6 w-full appearance-none focus:outline-none\">\n          <p class=\"text-left m-0 font-normal\">\n            Can I upgrade my tickets to a Mission Preservation Membership?            <span class=\"float-right color-blue\">+<\/span>\n          <\/p>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion-description mb-6\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>A portion of your ticket may be credited toward your membership. This is allowed ONLY on the night your tickets are valid on.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n\n    \n      <li class=\"border-t-2 first:border-t-0 border-gray-200\">\n        <button class=\"accordion-toggle py-6 w-full appearance-none focus:outline-none\">\n          <p class=\"text-left m-0 font-normal\">\n             Will you have seating available for Capistrano Lights?            <span class=\"float-right color-blue\">+<\/span>\n          <\/p>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion-description mb-6\" style=\"display: none;\">\n          <p>There will be no chairs during Capistrano Lights. You may sit and enjoy the event from one of the many benches in the courtyards. <\/p>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/li>\n\n    \n    <\/ul>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-gray-medium-color has-text-color\" id=\"CommunityChristmasTrees\"><strong>Community Christmas Trees<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Annually to promote the entire community as part of our Capistrano Lights tree lighting, we have ten community Christmas trees sponsored by key organizations in San Juan Capistrano. Each of these entities will have their very own Christmas tree at the Mission and will decorate it in a way to promote their service as well as contribute to an overall sense of good will to our visitors coming from all over the world. In the same spirit of Franciscan hospitality, these community groups as well as members of the Heritage Tourism Association, will contribute to a setting of inspiration during the holiday season. To participate in the Community Christmas Tree Program, please email <a href=\"mailto:smontesdeoca@missionsjc.com\">smontesdeoca@missionsjc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope visitors will come see the Mission in lights, and leave with a sense of inspiration that our world famous Mission is known for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"thank-you-to-our-2021-capistrano-lights-community-christmas-tree-sponsors\"><strong>Thank you to our 2025 Capistrano Lights Community Christmas Tree Sponsors<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">ACI<br>American Legion | Post 721<br>Buy My Bikes<br>Capistrano Souvenir Shop<br>Celebrity Cleaners<br>Daughters of the American Revolution, San Clemente Chapter<br>Henry Talone Jr &#8211; In Memory of Anna, Linda &amp; Julia Talone<br>Inn at the Mission San Juan Capistrano<br>Juane\u00f1o Band of Mission Indians, Acjachemen Nation<br>Maeflower Logistics&nbsp; &#8211; In Memory of Mae Jones and Angelica Molina<br>Michael Ahumada &#8211; Realtor<br>Mission Basilica School<br>Our Lady of Fatima Academy, San Clemente<br>Rancho Mission Viejo<br>Seen + Unseen &#8211; In Honor of the Diocese of Orange&#8217;s 50th Anniversary<br>The Ansari Family<br>The Batty Family Foundation<br>Trevor&#8217;s at the Tracks<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-gray-medium-color has-text-color\" id=\"CommunityChristmasTrees\"><strong>Family Christmas Wreaths<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Up to twelve beautifully decorated Christmas wreaths will hang throughout the Mission grounds  throughout the run of Capistrano Lights Returns. Each sponsoring family will be invited to write a holiday message to be included on the Christmas wreath which will be placed in special locations at the Mission. Net proceeds will help offset the costs for the Capistrano Lights Returns program. The cost to sponsor a Family Christmas wreath is $150. There is one special opportunity for a family to underwrite the Christmas wreath that will be situated at the historic Serra Chapel for $500. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses, non-profits and individuals are also invited to consider sponsoring a Christmas wreath too. The Mission Preservation Foundation is especially grateful to all of those who want to help support our Christmas programming in a way that is meaningful and purposeful. Each family Christmas wreath sponsor receives a voucher for 6 complimentary tickets to attend any evening of Capistrano Lights Returns programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in this new sponsorship program, please reach out to our Events Director, Stephanie Montes de Oca at <a href=\"https:\/\/l.facebook.com\/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fsmontesdeoca.missionsjc.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0XKcu-d7VQywus41a9Cx0MeIupcDukzQejK_XxBXFhTO9dKgfTHfZrMos&amp;h=AT0YnU5xFUj4u_fjXwhTmLVUFoXTCk0kZ6HeydRwfVsm9b8WxXV7VrlBqzUmRz1nc61tCZmcTtbbd7moRCaz2VZCLGGkkru1DOcaGDGH-Y4W3v18yJknTgbpwqhnbz4gghofWmcpF2Xn3nWsW_wpXA&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT0V4wYxEahL6OU0HqGZDUpl2xHjM0kMwgTt7vde3Z2kHya5U2TgwswXUia7IK1_jZ-1uNqLgehN5_hTyRQMKXVRJOoCgs-6UnQlz7guQ4hoMqRn_B-1N4M-xzjXAU8W8EQ4ZhQECfEtKkMZPGSCIAoQq3yKSWikqqg\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">smontesdeoca.missionsjc.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"thank-you-to-our-2021-family-christmas-wreath-sponsors\"><strong>Thank you to our 2025 Family Christmas Wreath Sponsors<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">Logie Family, Dante, Aubrey, &amp; Decker<br>Dr. Jacqueline Dupont-Carlson and Marc Carlson<br>In Honor of Momasaurus, Julia W. Rappaport<br>In Loving Memory of Don Dorkowski<br>In Memory of Jim and Rosean Maricondo<br>Neighbors of San Juan Capistrano Magazine<br>3:16 Bakery Shop<br>Orange County Erectors<br>Reid Eanes<br>SouthOC Orthodontics<br>The Baratta Family<br>The Busch Family &#8211; In Memory of Sheila Busch<br>The Castro Family &#8211; In Loving Memory of Ernesto Angeles Castro<br>The Gottlieb Family &#8211; In Memory of Bruce and Cecilia Nott<br>The Mendoza Family<br>The Steele Family<br>The Vermeulen and Patterson Families<br>Trissa, Cole and Wyatt Thompson &#8211; In Loving Memory of Ron Thompson<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-gray-medium-color has-text-color\" id=\"ElfOnAMission\"><strong>Elfs On A Mission<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Each December Sullivan the Elf and his best friend Poppy make their way back to Mission San Juan Capistrano from the North Pole. Join us daily through the month of December to see if you can spot where these mischevious elves are hiding. Once you find them, snap a photo, post and tag #ElvesOnAMission. Follow along on Sullivan and Poppy&#8217;s journey and learn fun interesting facts about the Mission on the way on our social media accounts. Follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MissionSJC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/missionsanjuancapistrano\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> to join in on the fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sullivan-elcaminobell.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sullivan-elcaminobell.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sullivan-elcaminobell-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sullivan-elcaminobell-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sullivan-candles.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sullivan-candles.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sullivan-candles-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sullivan-candles-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sullivan-historicbell.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-674\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sullivan-historicbell.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sullivan-historicbell-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sullivan-historicbell-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sullivan-koi.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sullivan-koi.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sullivan-koi-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/sullivan-koi-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-msjc-gray-medium-color has-text-color\" id=\"Sponsorships\"><strong>Sponsors<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Thank You to our 2026 Sponsors for their support of Capistrano Lights<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"252\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CitySide_LargeFormatLogo_BLUE_full_color_v1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7327\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.5716854768696513;width:270px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CitySide_LargeFormatLogo_BLUE_full_color_v1.png 648w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/CitySide_LargeFormatLogo_BLUE_full_color_v1-300x117.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.citysidefiber.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csmontesdeoca%40missionsjc.com%7C0deb64e069224c15357c08de5f617a36%7C16b4e738512e4adbbb087280395eaf87%7C0%7C0%7C639053069488315109%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=5nkLCGJGn%2BzBfDLKSDwrtVhq2OgooZQkgfsCloMZvpU%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Cityside Fiber | Built for SoCal<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMB-IconLogoMemberFDIC2023-300x284.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6735\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.056365258774539;object-fit:cover;width:149px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMB-IconLogoMemberFDIC2023-300x284.png 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMB-IconLogoMemberFDIC2023-1024x969.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMB-IconLogoMemberFDIC2023-768x727.png 768w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMB-IconLogoMemberFDIC2023-1536x1453.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/FMB-IconLogoMemberFDIC2023.png 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fmb.com\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.fmb.com\/\">Farmers &amp; Merchants Bank<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em>Thank You to our 2025 Sponsors for their support of Capistrano Lights<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"253\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AEFLogo-1024x253.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7113\" style=\"width:198px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AEFLogo-1024x253.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AEFLogo-300x74.png 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AEFLogo-768x189.png 768w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/AEFLogo.png 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><br><strong>Dr. Jacqueline Dupont-Carlson and Marc Carlson<\/strong><br><strong>Charles McPherson and Valerie Flouton<br>Lana and Bruce Treuhaft<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mike-Ahumada-Logo-1024x496.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mike-Ahumada-Logo-1024x496.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mike-Ahumada-Logo-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mike-Ahumada-Logo-768x372.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mike-Ahumada-Logo-1536x744.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Mike-Ahumada-Logo-2048x992.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mahumada.remax.com\/\">Mike Ahumada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"249\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Rancho-Capistrano-Logo-Update-300x249.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1508\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover;width:116px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Rancho-Capistrano-Logo-Update-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Rancho-Capistrano-Logo-Update.jpg 554w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ranchocapwinery.com\/\"><strong>Rancho Capistrano Winery<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"313\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/316-Bakery.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-939\" style=\"width:149px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/316-Bakery.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/316-Bakery-300x122.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yelp.com\/biz\/3-16-bakery-shop-san-juan-capistrano-3\">3:16 Bakery Shop<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3601\" height=\"2811\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MissionBrewing_BrandingAssets_CMYK-01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MissionBrewing_BrandingAssets_CMYK-01.png 3601w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MissionBrewing_BrandingAssets_CMYK-01-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MissionBrewing_BrandingAssets_CMYK-01-1024x799.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MissionBrewing_BrandingAssets_CMYK-01-768x600.png 768w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MissionBrewing_BrandingAssets_CMYK-01-1536x1199.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/MissionBrewing_BrandingAssets_CMYK-01-2048x1599.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3601px) 100vw, 3601px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/missionbrewery.com\/\">Mission Brewing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Wilkinson-Finkbeiner-logo-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7081\" style=\"width:210px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Wilkinson-Finkbeiner-logo-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Wilkinson-Finkbeiner-logo-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Wilkinson-Finkbeiner-logo-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Wilkinson-Finkbeiner-logo-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Wilkinson-Finkbeiner-logo-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wf-lawyers.com\/orange-county\/\"><strong>Wilkinson &amp; Finkbeiner<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NativeHandsLogo.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7082\" style=\"width:220px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NativeHandsLogo.webp 650w, https:\/\/www.missionsjc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NativeHandsLogo-300x69.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nativehandswine.com\"><strong>Native Hands Wine<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Jan and Ben Brown<br>Katherine and John Carretti<br>Myra and Brian Gentner<\/strong><br><strong>Sandi Kraushar<\/strong><br><strong>Jeri Leahy<br>Theresa and Ed Matthews<br>Beth and Gary Moorhead<br>Donna Simard<br>Maria and John Soto<br>Kay and Borre Winckel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><em><strong><em>Thank You to Our&nbsp;Event Partners for Their Generous Gift-In-Kind Support<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow 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