Bring the entire family to the “Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony” and “North Pole Village” Presented by Comfort Air on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. to celebrate the “most wonderful time of the year!” Snow-Fest captures all the holiday spirit and places it at one event with holiday music, Santa and Mrs. Claus, holiday tree lighting ceremony, candy canes, and a free movie at the Mary Pickford Theatre (National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation). Free admission and free parking are available.
North Pole Village
Thanks to the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission and the amazing work by the theatrical stage artists from the Coachella Valley Repertory Theatre and local artists, the “North Pole Village” comes to life in front of City Hall – all lit with holiday lights. It is the ultimate backdrop for family holiday pictures and social media selfies. The “North Pole Village” features 10 holiday-themed storefronts. Best of all, the “North Pole Village” will remain as a static display with holiday music playing in the evenings all the way through the opening weekend of the Palm Springs International Film Festival and ending on January 9, 2023.
Mayor’s Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Shortly after Santa’s arrival at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022, Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez will preside over the annual holiday tree lighting ceremony. The entire crowd will count down from 10 for the splendor of the season as the 30-foot holiday tree in front of city hall will shine. The holiday tree will remain up and lit through the beginning of the New Year. Shortly after the Tree Lighting, the award-winning Cathedral City High School Choir will perform a limited holiday concert for your enjoyment.
