Dreda Dre holds 9th annual Christmas Giveaway in South Lake Tahoe

Submitted by paula on Mon, 12/17/2018 - 5:52pm
Event Date: 
December 22, 2018 - 3:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Globetrotting rapper and hip-hop artist Dreda Dre is once again hosting the annual Christmas gift giveaway in South Lake Tahoe. On Saturday, December 22, the ninth annual event will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center.

Dreda Dre, whose real name is Andre Tyson, is a South Tahoe High School graduate and returns to his hometown to give back to the community. In past the event was only for those in need of a happier holiday but this year Dreda Dre is inviting everyone to join in. There will be music from the Lake Tahoe Unified School District Youth Choir as well as a visit from Santa Claus.

“The event has grown significantly over the years,” said Lauren Thomaselli, recreation superintendent for the City of South Lake Tahoe. “Many local businesses contribute in some way, and the City is happy to do its part to make a difference.”

The event's mission is to provide local families with a little holiday cheer in a fun and festive atmosphere. Toys and clothes will be handed out on a first come, first serve basis. There will also be snow equipment including sleds and snowboards as well as boots and gifts for pets from the Humane Society.

“The city has been involved in this event for years, and we are proud to be hosting it yet again,” said Thomaselli. “Great entertainment, great giveaways to local families, what’s not to love!”

"It's nice to be able to give back now that I am in a position to help," Dreda Dre said in a recent interview with Howie Nave on his KRLT radio show. "It's no longer a charity event, it's a community event."

The giveaway is free to attend and open to people of all ages.

Donations of new or gently used clothing, toys or sports equipment are still be accepted during business hours at the Butter Muffin located at 2540 Lake Tahoe Blvd # 12 in South Lake Tahoe.

The rapper/hip-hop artist now has three albums out. More information is available on his website, https://www.dredadre.com/.