Luci e gli eventi di Natale a Palm Springs 2025

Situato nel mezzo del deserto sonorano della California meridionale, Palm Springs può ancora offrire un sacco di spirito natalizio. Puoi lanciare palle di neve in cima al Monte San Jacinto e rilassarti al sole vicino alla piscina indossando solo il tuo costume da bagno in un solo giorno. Per non parlare di numerosi eventi di vacanza, attività divertenti e shopping.

The Festival of Lights Parade takes place each year on the first Saturday in December, drawing to Palm Springs thousands of people. The crowd gathers to see wonderful marching bands, drum squads, drill teams, giant helium balloons, lighted floats, and equestrian units. This year, the parade will be held on Saturday, December 7, along Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs, beginning promptly at 5:45 pm. The parade route starts at Ramon Road and Palm Canyon Drive, continuing north on Palm Canyon to Tachevah Road, covering a distance of approximately 1.5 miles. Each parade entry takes about 30 to 40 minutes to complete the route. The event is free and open to the public.

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (dicembre)

Se si capita di essere a Palm Springs durante le vacanze, prendere il Tramway aereo è un must. Situato nel Canyon di Chino, questo è il tram aerea rotante più grande al mondo, che collega la Valle Coachella e il Monte San Jacinto. Dato che spesso c'è neve sulla cima a dicembre, non dimenticare di prendere i vestiti invernali e prepararsi per il divertimento invernale, come fare un pupazzo di neve o semplicemente rotolare nella neve. Nel mese di dicembre c'è un albero di Natale illuminato in cima alla stazione di montagna. La cerimonia di illuminazione degli alberi che si svolge all'inizio di dicembre include musica dal vivo, intrattenimento e attività per bambini

A stunning 45-foot tree made up of over 4,000 LED lights will brighten the Coachella Valley and serve as a centerpiece for the season. The holiday choir tradition at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Mountain Station will begin on December 4, continuing a beloved custom that has lasted for decades. Visitors can enjoy high school choirs performing holiday favorites on select dates through December 15. Santa's Visit is scheduled for December 14. On December 25, guests can join the Special holiday dining in Peaks Restaurant and Pines Cafe.

Tickets are priced as follows: adults can enjoy access for $34.95, while children aged 3 to 10 can enter for $20.95. The winter hours of operation are available from the beginning of September to late May, with the first tram departing at 10 am and the last one heading up at 8 pm from Monday to Friday, followed by the final tram down at 9:30 pm. On weekends and holidays, guests can start their day earlier, as the first tram departs at 8 am, with the same evening schedule.

Wild Lights at the Living Desert (22 novembre-30 dicembre 2023, notti selezionate)

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is quite amazing by itself. But it looks simply spectacular when the desert comes alive with holiday lights. The Zoo becomes a winter wonderland with themed animal encounters, light displays, and holiday music. This year's event features an enhanced light design with three million lights throughout the park, live nightly entertainment, Instagram-worthy festive photo ops, delectable wintertime treats, and more. There is also a decorated G-scale model train with a 3,300-ft track. Visitors can stroll through glowing tunnels, sipping hot cocoa. The little one will be happy to roast some marshmallows by the fire pit and meet Santa on his sleigh. The Wild Lights event is open to the public from 6 to 9 pm, with the last admission at 8:30 pm.

Lo Zoo e i Giardini del Deserto Vivo sono incredibili da soli. Ma sembra semplicemente spettacolare quando il deserto entra in vita con le luci di vacanza. Lo Zoo diventa un paese meraviglioso invernale con incontri con animali a tema, esibizioni luminose e musica per le vacanze. Dispone di più di 1 milione di luci da vacanza, animali illuminati a grandezza naturale, come una giraffa o ghepardi. C'è anche un decorato G-scale treno modello con una pista di 3.300 piedi. Passeggiate attraverso gallerie luminose, sorseggiando cacao caldo. Ristolate qualche marshmallow vicino alla fossa del fuoco, e incontrate Babbo Natale sulla sua slitta. L'evento Wild Lights è aperto al pubblico dalle 18 alle 21 di venerdì e sabato.

Light Up El Paseo (dicembre)

El Paseo shopping district in Palm Desert looks beautiful during the holidays when adorned with twinkling lights and decorations. The holiday season kicks off with the annual Tree Lighting celebration, where a magical festive atmosphere awaits. Sparkling decorations transform the surroundings into a winter wonderland, setting the stage for a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, who will be spreading holiday cheer and creating lasting memories for children. The sounds of the season come alive with charming carolers singing timeless holiday tunes, adding to the warmth of the event. Visitors can also enjoy a variety of delicious seasonal treats and explore an array of perfect gift options, all while soaking in the joyous holiday spirit.