Join us for SNOWFEST 2025 in Downtown Cathedral City for an afternoon and evening of holiday fun featuring 12 tons of real snow! Activities include photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus, the Mayor & Santa tree lighting ceremony, “Snow-Fest Express” trackless train rides, an Elf Workshop, and an ugly sweater contest for the kids. SnowFest is presented by Comfort Air.

Date & Time: Saturday, December 13th, 4–8 PM
Location: 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Downtown Cathedral City
Admission: FREE

Schedule:

• 4:00 PM – Event opens; train rides, snow play, Elf Workshop, and hot chocolate begin
• 4:15 PM – Children’s Ugly Sweater Contest (Categories: Ugliest Sweater, Most Creative, Most Festive; 3 bikes awarded as prizes)
• 5:00 PM – Tree Lighting Ceremony with Santa & Mayor Gregory (Live KMIR coverage at 5:05 PM)
• 5:00–7:30 PM – Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus
• 5:30 PM – CCHS Choir performance
• 6:00 PM – DJ Music & CCHS Flute Choir
• 6:30 PM – Desert Carolers
• 8:00 PM – Event closes

Bonus Event: Friday, December 12th – Holiday Movie Night featuring The Grinch (2018) at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater (68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero), hosted by Desert Recreation District

Sponsors: Comfort Air (Presenting), Canyon Print & Signs (Tree), Angel & Sunshine Herrera (Snow), Dinner with Patsi, Monster Shakes & Luchador Brewing Company (Santa)

Media Sponsor: NBC Palm Springs

Vendors: Hot Lips Coffee, Meester Zebra, OCTO POP Kettle Corn