Indio will have its annual tree-lighting event Thursday evening.
The in-person tree-lighting event will be at 5 p.m. between City Hall and the Indio Public Library, at 100 Civic Center Mall.
Festivities include the lighting of Indio’s 14-year-old “Holiday Tree” and performances from the Shadow Hills High School carolers, the Academy of Musical Performance, Desert Theatre Works’ production of the Winter Wonderettes and the Palm Springs Gay Men’s Chorus.
The public is encouraged to bring cameras as Santa will be present to take photos with children.