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“SOUNDS OF THE HOLIDAYS” KICKS OFF NOVEMBER 30
High School Choirs Perform Holiday Favorites at 8,516 Feet
PALM SPRINGS, CA (November 9, 2023) The holiday choir season kicks off November 30 at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Mountain Station, continuing a decades-long seasonal tradition. Visitors can enjoy holiday favorites performed by high school choirs on select dates through December 10.
For the 2023 holiday season, the Tramway is proud to present the following line-up:
Thursday, November 30 – Jurupa Valley High School Chamber Singers
Sunday, December 3 – Palm Springs High School Choir
Wednesday, December 6 – Coachella Valley High School Concert Choir
Friday, December 8 – Cathedral City High School Choirs
Sunday, December 10 – Encore High School for the Arts Madrigals
Show times are at 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. and are included with regular Tram admission. Performances are on the Pines Café Stage with food and beverage available for purchase from either Pines Café or the Lookout Lounge. (Note: The December 3 performance is outside on the Desert View Terrace at 5:30 p.m. as part of the tree lighting ceremony. There will also be a 7:30 p.m. performance inside).
“BREAKFAST WITH SANTA” RETURNS TO THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY
Santa Visits the Tramway Two Weekends in December
PALM SPRINGS, CA (November 2, 2023) “Breakfast with Santa” returns to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway on Saturday, December 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Join Mr. and Mrs. Claus for breakfast, holiday crafts, and storybook readings. Breakfast with Santa tickets are $55 for adults and seniors, and $45 for children (ages 3-10). Tram fare is included. Advanced tickets are required and can be made by calling (760) 325-1449.
Santa will also be visiting the Tramway’s Mountain Station on Saturday, December 9 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Santa’s visit in Pines Café is included in general tram fare admission. Tram tickets are $30.95 for adults, $28.95 for seniors, and $18.95 for children (ages 3-10). Children can share their Christmas lists with Santa himself, pose for photos, and receive a free candy cane.
Kick off the holiday season with a dose of Yuletide merriment at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway! For more information, please visit www.pstramway.com .
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WEEKEND AT THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY
Extended Hours and Special Holiday Dining
PALM SPRINGS, CA (November 6, 2023) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate a special holiday schedule during the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend, Thursday, November 23 through Sunday, November 26. The first tram up each day will be at 8:00 a.m., the last tram up will be at 8:00 p.m. and the last tram down will be at 9:30 p.m.
On Thanksgiving Day, November 23, Ride ‘n’ Dine tickets—which include Tram admission and dinner at Pines Café (a cafeteria-style restaurant)—will be available for purchase from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Dinner service begins at 11:00 a.m. Combination tickets are $41 for adults and seniors, and $27.50 for children (ages 3-10). The holiday menu includes a choice of oven-roasted turkey, beef burgundy or vegetarian lasagna; a selection of side dishes; and a choice of pumpkin pie or carrot cake for dessert. A fountain beverage, coffee or tea are included.
Peaks Restaurant will also serve a special Thanksgiving Day menu including a butternut squash soup or mixed greens salad, oven-roasted turkey breast served with seasonal side dishes, and an apple tart topped with ice cream for dessert. Thanksgiving Day dining in Peaks Restaurant begins at 11:00 a.m. and is $49 for adults and seniors, and $27 for children (ages 3-10). Tram fare is not included. Peaks Restaurant will also serve its regular menu. Reservations are recommended for Thanksgiving Day dining in Peaks Restaurant. To make a reservation, call 760-325-4537 or visit https://pstramway.com/dining/.