Palm Springs to Light Holiday Tree

From the City of Palm Springs: More than 500 residents and visitors are expected to come ring in the holiday season in Uptown Palm Springs on Thursday, Dec. 1 in Frances Stevens Park to witness supermodel Beverly Johnson, champion boxer Tim Bradley, local philanthropist Nelda Linsk, Police Chief Bryan Reyes along with Santa Claus and the Palm Springs City Council light the City’s spectacular 22-foot “green” Holiday Tree adorned in thousands of energy efficient lights.

The festivities kick off at 5 p.m. prior to VillageFest and will feature free cookies and hot cocoa, traditional caroling from the Palm Springs High School Madrigal Singers and Symphonic Orchestra, followed by a visit from Santa Claus of course! Then it’s time for the lighting of the city’s magnificent Holiday Tree at 5:15 p.m. sharp!

“The City of Palm Springs Holiday Tree Lighting has become a much loved tradition and kick off to our signature holiday event, the Festival of Lights Parade,” according to Mary Jo Ginther, Director of the Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism. “Bring the whole family and come celebrate the holidays Palm Springs style! You won’t want to miss the fun.”

Click here to see this event on the Patch Calendar.

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