Join the BABC Orange County on Dec 11th, 2026
as we celebrate 32 YEARS of the fabulous Traditional Christmas Luncheon. You’ll enjoy a champagne reception, bagpipes, carol singers, holiday shopping, 3 course traditional lunch with Christmas Pudding and free flowing wine, surprise performances, toasts, silent auction, unbelievable grand raffle prizes. Of course, we’ll all join in for the 12 days of Christmas and our friend Richard Blade will bring the party! Join us as we celebrate 32 years of this great tradition.
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SPECIAL GUESTS
Stay tuned for our line-up of special guests.
Legendary British DJ and broadcaster Richard Blade returns as our much-loved emcee, bringing his unmistakable energy, wit and personality to the BABC-OC Christmas Luncheon. A Southern California broadcasting icon and a familiar voice to generations of music fans, Richard has an extraordinary ability to work a room, keep the festivities moving and make our guests feel part of the fun. We’re delighted to have him back at the heart of our Christmas celebration.
Congrats to Richard on receiving a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!
Click here to take a look at last years party
2026 GRAND PRIZE SPONSORS. 
Chance to win Two (2) Round-Trip, Business Class Suite Tickets on Alaska Hawaiian Airlines to any one destination (Valued at $13,000)
Our thanks to Alaska Airlines
Two (2) Round-Trip seats on a Maverick Helicopter from their private heliport at the Queen Mary Cruise Ship Terminal to Avalon, info on extras coming soon!
Our thanks to Maverick Helicopters
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Dinner Cruise for 6 guests on the Premier Dinner Cruise. Savor an elegant evening on the Harbor with our Newport Beach Premier Dinner Cruise. We promise a delicious plated dinner with chef-prepared menus, and top-notch service. Our DJ sets the mood while you soak in the views of Newport Beach Harbor from the water. You’ll delight in awe-inspiring sights, like Southern California’s beautiful beaches, towering yachts, and sprawling mansions. This is a dinner cruise experience that will be long treasured.
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CORPORATE TABLE SPONSORS
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WINE SPONSORS
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LUNCHEON VENDORS
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GOODIE BAG SPONSORS
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EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER
Jorge Aviles is an event photographer and videographer with over ten years of experience in event marketing. He knows how important it is to capture those perfect moments that truly highlight events & brand’s unique personality. With a friendly approach and a keen eye for detail, Jorge brings events/brands to life through his lens, creating images and videos that tell stories and make lasting impressions.
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December 12th 2026 | 11:30am – 3:00pm
Hilton Costa Mesa Grand Ballroom
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2025 Luncheon Highlights
Thanks to all that turned out in their finest of festive wear to the 2025 Annual Christmas Luncheon. It was a fabulous day, made extremely special by a lot of wonderful people. We send a sincere and heartfelt thank you to all the sponsors, supporters, guests, staff, volunteers, entertainers, speakers, performers and vendors that made it all possible.
And Congrats to the 2025 “Brit of the Year”, Sharon Soufi
Videography/Photo Credit: Jorge Aviles
Photo Booth courtesy of: Frias Agency
