City of Indio hosting annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 5th

INDIO, Calif. (KESQ) - The City of Indio invites the community to gather for a night of celebration at the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 5th.

The free event will take place from 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. in Downtown Indio, at Towne Street and Bliss Avenue.

Families can enjoy food trucks, toy giveaways, a bike raffle, a kids' zone, and even free photos with Santa.

Mayor Glenn Miller says the ceremony is one of the city's cherished holiday traditions, as “It brings our community together in the spirit of hope and joy and I encourage everyone to join us as we welcome the holiday season and celebrate what makes Indio such a special place.”

Indio will continue the celebration all weekend long as the Indio International Tamale Festival returns to Miles Avenue Park on December 6th and 7th from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m.

The Tamale Festival will offer lots of delicious tamales, live entertainment, and family activities.