34th Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade

202605dec5:45 PM8:00 PM5:45 PM - 8:00 PM 34th Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights ParadeDowntown Palm Springs Event CategoriesHoliday Events, Kids & Family, Parades

Time

12/05/2026 5:45 PM - 8:00 PM

Location

Downtown Palm Springs

Palm Canyon Drive & E.Tahquitz Canyon Way

Event Details

34th Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade

Celebrate the holiday season in downtown Palm Springs at the 34th Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade, one of the city’s signature holiday traditions.

This year’s theme is “Desert Dreaming: A Retro Holiday.” Palm Canyon Drive will come alive with twinkling lights, spectacular floats, marching bands, giant holiday balloons and plenty of festive surprises — including an appearance by Santa Claus. The parade will also be broadcast live on NBC Palm Springs.

Parade Season 2026

Bring the family and find a spot along Palm Canyon Drive for an evening of holiday magic in the heart of downtown Palm Springs.

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Time: 5:45 PM
Location: Palm Canyon Drive, Downtown Palm Springs
Admission: Free

TICKET PRICING

FREE

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EVENT WEBSITE

https://www.palmspringsca.gov/government/departments/parks-recreation?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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