More than 100,000 residents and visitors are expected in downtown Palm Springs on Saturday, Dec. 6 for the City’s signature holiday event. Lisa Vanderpump Named Celebrity Grand Marshal.
By Amy Blaisdell
The parade kicks off every year at 5:45 PM. on Palm Canyon Dr and Ramon Rd and every year brings includes magnificent marching bands and twinkling holiday floats adorned in thousands of magical colored lights. In addition, residents and visitors alike won’t want to miss the wildly popular Macy’s-style holiday balloons along with Santa and his reindeer on the spectacular Jackie Lee Houston Santa Claus Express. Leading the procession down Palm Canyon Drive this year is Celebrity Grand Marshal Lisa Vanderpump, the former Queen of the Palm Springs White Party and one of the stars of Bravo-TV’s hit reality series “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.” In addition, 100-year-old resident and local restaurateur Dave Lyons, the former owner of Lyon’s English Grill, will serve as the parade’s Community Grand Marshal.
Presenting sponsor of this year’s parade is P.S. Resorts, a consortium of large hoteliers in the city charged with boosting tourism. Other major sponsors include the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla and the Spa Resort Casino.
“The Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade is the biggest and best holiday parade in the entire Coachella Valley,” said Mayor Steve Pougnet. “Bring the whole family and visit downtown on Saturday, Dec. 6 as we celebrate the spirit of the holiday season in Palm Springs, like no place else.”
For more information about this year’s parade and sponsorship opportunities, call Jasmine Waits at (760) 323-8276 or visit www.psfestivaloflights.com.
