Palm Springs truly is like no place else during the holidays!

You’re invited to ring in the holiday season on Friday, Dec. 2 in Frances Stevens Park at the Official City of Palm Springs Holiday Tree Lighting, featuring community tree lighters along with Santa Claus and the Palm Springs City Council.

The festivities kick off at 4:30 p.m. in the park on the corner of Palm Canyon Drive and Alejo Road — and will feature free cookies and hot cocoa, traditional holiday caroling, children’s craft activities followed by a visit from Santa Claus of course! Then it’s time for the lighting of the city’s magnificent 22-foot “green” Holiday Tree adorned in thousands of energy efficient lights. It all takes place at 5:15 p.m. sharp!