The OC Christmas Extravaganza 2015  broadcasted live from Christ Cathedral on December 23rd, on KDOC TV.  This holiday concert featured past American Idol's including: Ruben Studdard, Jessica Sanchez, Kris Allen, Tamyra Gray, Pia Toscano, Elliot Yamin, Ayla Brown, Paris Bennett and many many others. The night began where both celebrities and NEGU kids shined on the Red Carpet covered live on ABC News.

Below are some of the amazing performances of the night! Watch the entire OC Christmas Extravaganza HERE and donate to help spread JOY!

Pia Toscano performed "All I Want For Christmas Is You" at the Orange Country Christmas Extravaganza at Christ Cathedral in Orange County, CA on December 23, 2015. Visit http://www.piaparadise.com for all the latest Pia Toscano news, information and performances.

More at http://www.mjsbigblog.com OC Christmas Extravaganza - Ruben Studdard - Away in a Manger w Paris Bennett - Silent Night

12/23/15 The OC Christmas Extravaganza  (livestream)

12/23/15 The OC Christmas Extravaganza  (livestream)

More at http://www.mjsbigblog.com OC Christmas Extravaganza - Paris Bennett - Twelve Days of Christmas

More at http://www.mjsbigblog.com OC Christmas Extravaganza - Ruben Studdard - Go Tell It On the Mountain

More at http://www.mjsbigblog.com OC Christmas Extravaganza - Tamyra Gray - Mary Did You Know

Pia Toscano and Ruben Studdard performed "The Christmas Song" at the Orange Country Christmas Extravaganza at Christ Cathedral in Orange County, CA on December 23, 2015. Visit http://www.piaparadise.com for all the latest Pia Toscano news, information and performances.

More at http://www.mjsbigblog.com OC Christmas Extravaganza - Tamyra Gray - That's What Christmas Means to Me

The Jessie Rees Foundation was the charity partner for this years production. Also known as NEGU, which stands for Never Ever Give Up, a message used by the foundation, in support of courageous kids fighting against pediatric cancer.  This black-tie event included a Mayors Ball before the convert where CEO Erik Reese shared about Jessie life and her passion to encourage kids to NEGU.

 If you did not have a chance to be apart of the extravaganza we hope you join us next year.  It was a night of musical entertainment and heart warming stories, that took viewers and the audience on an incredible holiday journey.

Learn more about the Jessie Reese Foundation below:

The Jessie Rees Foundation started when 12 year old Jessica Joy Rees asked her parents how she could help all the other kids fighting cancer. That simple question started a global movement of hope, joy and love. As of June 2014, the Jessie Rees Foundation has reached over 80,000 children in all 50 states and 27 countries.

Erik Rees, Chief Encouragement Officer of the Jessie Rees Foundation, shares about the vision, mission and programs of his daughters charity. The Jessie Rees Foundation is a recognized 501 c3 public charity dedicated to uniting corporations, charities, celebrities, athletes & amazing people to encourage kids/families fighting cancer to Never Ever Give Up (NEGU)!

Before the LIVE show, NEGU kids decorated Christmas ornaments to then be sold to the pubic the night of the OC Christmas Extravaganza. Here is a behind the scenes look! 

Before the LIVE show, NEGU kids decorated Christmas ornaments to then be sold to the pubic the night of the OC Christmas Extravaganza. Here is a behind the scenes look! 

Thank you to our food sponsor Peppinos for providing food for NEGU famalies during the decorating party and the OC Christmas Extravangaza 

Thank you to our food sponsor Peppinos for providing food for NEGU famalies during the decorating party and the OC Christmas Extravangaza