Palm Springs  Aerial Tramway Tree Lighting

December 7, 2025, 5:30 p.m.

Palm Springs
1 Tram Way
Palm Springs, CA
pstramway.com
Elevation: 8,516'

The annual Palm Springs Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is graced with the presence of celebrity Tree Lighters at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Lighting the landmark 45-foot tree comprised of over 4,000 LED lights, which can be seen throughout the Coachella Valley, has been the honor of an all-star cast of characters from the entertainment industry.

Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. The tree lighting ceremony is open to the public and is included with regular Tram admission.

Guest emcee, Meteorologist and Eye on the Desert  Host Patrick Evans leads the ceremony and guest celebrity tree lighter.

The Tramway's Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. The Tram's landmark 45-foot tree is comprised of over 4,000 lights and can be seen throughout the Coachella Valley.

 Breakfast with Santa at Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

December 6, 2025, 8:30-10:30 a.m. 
Santa & Mrs. Claus are in the house to greet guests. There's  holiday crafts, and storybook readings. Breakfast with Santa tickets are $55 for adults and seniors and $42 for children (ages 3-10). Tram fare is included. Advanced tickets are required and can be made by calling (760) 325-1449.

Sounds of the Holidays Concerts

High School Choirs Perform Holiday Favorites at 8,516 Feet
The holiday choir season begins in December at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Mountain Station, continuing a decades-long seasonal tradition. Visitors can enjoy holiday favorites performed by high school choirs on select dates through mid-December .

City of Palm Springs Holiday Tree Lighting

December 5, 2025, 4-5:30 p.m.
Frances Stevens Park
500 Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Canyon Drive and Alejo Road
Uptown Palm Springs, California
palmspringsca.gov |  psfestivaloflights.com

The ceremony lighting the City's "green" 22-foot holiday tree features caroling, free cookies and hot cocoa and Santa Claus of course!

The Mayor and City Council help make the season bright with the Official City of Palm Springs Holiday Tree Lighting.  Residents and their four-legged friends are invited to bring the whole family and join Santa Claus, the City Council -- and Grand Marshals.

 Enjoy the beautiful music from the Palm Springs  Singers and watch as the Santa, City Council, and Grand Marshals hit that magical button to set our Christmas Tree alight! 

Right around the same time (the day after the tree lighting, usually) the City of Palm Springs has an incredible Festival of Lights Parade, the highlight of the Coachella Valley.

Events are not guaranteed. It is your responsibility to confirm before going.