Nicole Richie and Joel Madden flipped the switch last night at the UNICEF 2008 Beverly Hills Snowflake Lighting Ceremony. The ceremony officially launches the beginning of Christmas season in Beverly Hills, it’s when all the holiday decorations on Rodeo drive are lit up. At 6pm, Nicole and Joel turned the lights on to much fanfare and celebration.
Here’s a video of Nicole headed to the salon before the big show, then backstage getting ready.
UNICEF hopes that the newly lit snowflake will act “as a beacon of hope, peace and compassion” for everyone during the holiday season. Here’s a promo video they released about the event:
Nicole looked gorgeous in a violet satin dress and Joel looked pretty snazzy himself in a blazer and skinny tie.
More photos below the jump!












