Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade
· Downtown Palm Springs · All Coachella Valley
Festival / fair
The 34th Annual Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade takes place Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 5:45 PM along Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs, with free admission. This year's theme is "Desert Dreaming: A Retro Holiday," featuring twinkling lights, floats, marching bands, giant holiday balloons, and an appearance by Santa Claus. The parade will be broadcast live on NBC Palm Springs.
Summary compiled from listings on Discover Palm Desert – Events and Gay Desert Guide event directory.
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