Palm Springs announces star-studded lineup for Festival of Lights Parade and holiday tree lighting
Jesus Reyes
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – The city of Palm Springs is officially kicking off its holiday season next month with a tree lighting ceremony and the Festival of Lights Parade.
The city announced its grand marshals for the 33rd annual Festival of Lights Parade:
Jada McLean, Palm Springs High School grad and star of “America’s Sweetheart,” a popular Netflix show about the Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders. McLean fought and won a 400% pay increase for the squad
Scheana Shay, a part-time Palm Springs resident, star of Bravo-TV, favorite “Vanderpump Rules,” and NYT Bestselling author
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Matt Sorum, of Guns ‘N Roses
Mädchen Amick, part-time resident and actress, best known for her roles in “Riverdale” and “Twin Peaks”
Nelda Linsk, the First Lady of Modernism Week who was famously immortalized in the iconic Slim Aarons photograph “Poolside Gossip.”
Grammy Award–winning singer Thelma Houston will also join the parade as a special guest star.
The parade will feature a special kickoff 50th Anniversary Sunrise Park float, honoring a beloved community landmark and five decades of Palm Springs tradition. There will also be multiple other holiday floats, giant inflatable balloons of beloved characters, marching bands from Portland, Oregon, Arizona, Napa, and throughout Southern California, as well as a very special visit from Santa Claus himself.
The parade will be held at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 in downtown Palm Springs.
The city also teased a special appearance from beloved “Full House” actor, singer and producer John Stamos
Palm Springs will hold a holiday tree lighting the evening before with Mayor Ron deHarte and CityCouncilmembers, parade Grand Marshals, and Santa Claus himself. They will light up the City’s stunning 22-foot Holiday Tree at 5:15 p.m. in Frances Stevens Park. The evening includes a meet-and-greet with Santa, free cookies and cocoa, plus arts and crafts for the little ones. Plus, the Holiday Student Banner Awards ceremony at 4 p.m. will get everyone in the festive spirit.