34th Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade
Time
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
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

