The City of Desert Hot Springs will host its annual parade of lights and holiday festival on Saturday, December 14. The parade, featuring a new route this year, kicks off at 5:45 p.m. from Palm Drive and Mission Lakes Boulevard, and will flow down to Palm Drive and Second Street. Immediately following the parade, the City will host a holiday festival until 10 p.m. with live music, free carnival rides, free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, free hot chocolate and coffee, free face painting, and more.