2026 Holiday Parade & Festival

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with the City of Desert Hot Springs at our annual Holiday Parade & Festival! Bring the whole family and enjoy a festive community celebration filled with holiday cheer, entertainment, activities, vendors, and plenty of holiday fun! HOLIDAY PARADE STARTS AT 5:45 PMParade Route: The parade will begin at Palm Drive and Mission Lakes Boulevard and travel along Palm Drive to 2nd Street. HOLIDAY FESTIVALImmediately following the parade, join us in Downtown Desert Hot Springs for a festive celebration filled with fun for the entire family! EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Annual Holiday ParadeLive EntertainmentFamily-Friendly ActivitiesFood & VendorsCarnival RidesCommunity Celebration FREE ADMISSION — OPEN TO EVERYONE! Want to be part of the Holiday Parade? We invite local businesses, organizations, schools, community groups, and families to join the festivities and participate in this year's parade! To participate, please complete and submit the Parade Application and Waiver. Come celebrate the magic of the holiday season with family, friends, and neighbors in Desert Hot Springs! We can't wait to see you there!