



Palm Springs is an amazing place to spend New Year’s Eve—just ask those with homes in La Quinta, Rancho Mirage, Indian Wells or Palm Desert! You don’t need snow to enjoy your winter holidays… the desert offers many unique and exciting ways to celebrate.
1. It’s the last day to see the amazing lights! December 31st is the final day of the magical WildLights Festival at The Living Desert in Palm Desert. Now in its 22nd year, this famed event entertains people of all ages year after year, from owners of Indian Wells real estate to visitors from all over the world. Check out more than 750,000 dazzling lights that illuminate the stunning park at night, transforming it into a sparkling wonderland. This is a great celebration for the entire family, as there are carousel and camel rides, and lots of diverse entertainment. For more information on this event presented by the City of Indian Wells, visit TheLivingDesert.com
2. You can jump aboard the trolley! Palm Springs revelers won’t have to worry about driving—they can jump on the new Buzz trolley to get a ride before and after the clock strikes midnight. The service will start at 5 pm and run through 1 a.m. on January 1. Enjoy your champagne toast!
3. You can shake it at one of the many nightclubs! There are dinner specials and DJs and dancing all over Palm Springs for New Year’s Eve! The world famous Riviera Palm Springs will host “Voyeur After Dark,” with a fire show and dancers at the Sidebar Ultra Lounge with Will Champlin and DJ 4 Play, as well as Jeffrey Sanker’s and Steve Machuca’s New Year’s Eve Party with DJ Manning in the hotel Grand Ballroom. At the Ace Hotel & Swim Club, there will be dance music by DJ Alf Alpha. There are many other club events and dinner specials at an array of restaurants including Lulu Palm Springs, Kaminsky Falls bar, La Vallauris, the Hyatt Palm Springs, Escena Lounge & Grill, Mango Restaurant & Ultra Lounge, Melvyn’s and more!
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