# Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade > Event for families in the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Sat, Dec 5 · 5:45 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Canyon Dr & Ramon Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262 - Ages: All ages (stroller-friendly downtown sidewalks; early arrival before 4:30 PM recommended for prime seating) - Price: Free viewing along the 1.25-mile parade route; bleacher seats and VIP seating packages available for purchase. - Organizer: City of Palm Springs - Official page: https://psfestivaloflights.com - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 8, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-07), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/palm-springs-festival-of-lights-parade--listing-d505e606f101a202b303c404 ## About Drawing more than 100,000 spectators to the desert, the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade is consistently ranked among the top holiday parades in the nation. The evening spectacle illuminates iconic Palm Canyon Drive from Ramon Road northward, featuring magnificent custom-built illuminated floats wrapped in thousands of shimmering lights, lively marching bands, and performing dance squads. A standout family highlight is the signature fleet of giant Macy's-style helium balloons held aloft by teams of volunteers, floating gracefully above towering illuminated palm trees. Santa and Mrs. Claus make their grand desert entrance on an enchanting snow-filled float. Early arrival before 5:00 PM with folding chairs is highly recommended to secure prime sidewalk viewing spots. ## Similar picks in Riverside - [Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade (34th Annual)](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/palm-springs-festival-of-lights-parade-34th-annual--listing-295a4c06d03417efa8651773) — Sat, Dec 5 · 5:45 PM – 8:00 PM · Palm Canyon Drive, downtown Palm Springs (Ramon Road to Tachevah Road) · Free · checked Oct 13. 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