The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa in Riverside, California, announced on September 30 that its 34th annual Festival of Lights will run from November 21, 2026, through January 3, 2027.
Lights and seasonal displays
The hotel plans millions of lights, festive decorations and nightly snowfall. A free public switch-on ceremony is scheduled for November 21, with fireworks and live performances.
Source: The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa via PR Newswire, The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa Prepares for Its 34th Annual Festival of Lights, Transforming Downtown Riverside Into a Holiday Wonderland, published September 30, 2026, at noon ET. This is an original summary of the announcement.
A new retail addition
The plans include a new Festival of Lights gift shop selling holiday merchandise year-round, alongside the returning lobby gingerbread house and holiday market.
These are announced arrangements for the upcoming season. The free opening ceremony does not mean every experience is free; the hotel also lists separately bookable activities and guest-only offerings.
0 comments