PALM SPRINGS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS BAND APPLICATION

MARCHING BAND APPLICATION

You will be notified of your entry's acceptance via email.
Parade Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026

Parade Start Time: 5:45 pm

Live Television Broadcast Start Time: 6:00 pm

Location: Downtown Palm Springs, California

On behalf of the City of Palm Springs, we are excited to extend a warm welcome to all marching bands interested in being part of this year’s spectacular holiday tradition in beautiful Palm Springs, California!

The Festival of Lights Parade has long been a beloved community event, illuminating downtown Palm Springs with music, creativity, and holiday cheer. As a marching band participant, you will play an important role in bringing the parade to life, sharing your musical talents and adding to the dazzling spirit that makes this event so special.

Marching bands of all sizes and styles are invited to apply and showcase their unique sound before thousands of enthusiastic spectators who line Palm Canyon Drive. Whether your repertoire features classic holiday arrangements, contemporary selections, or innovative performance elements, we welcome the energy and artistry you bring to the parade.

The excitement stretches far beyond the parade route. NBC Palm Springs broadcast the event live to over 300,000 households throughout the Coachella Valley. On the streets, nearly 100,000 enthusiastic spectators line the route to cheer, celebrate, and soak in the holiday magic.

Participating in the Palm Springs Festival of Lights Parade is an opportunity to create lasting memories, build community, and inspire audiences with your dedication and showmanship. We encourage you to bring your creativity, enthusiasm, and holiday spirit as you help light up Palm Springs with music and joy!

More information is available at: www.psfestivaloflights.com

We hope you’ll consider joining us and be part of the magic!

Application must be received by September 30, 2026

You will be notified of your entry's acceptance via email.
BAND INFORMATION
PARADE YEAR*

2026
Organization Name (Band Name)*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Contact Name*

First NameLast Name
Primary Phone*
Parade Day Phone*
Email Address*
example@example.com
Website Address
Alternate Contact

First NameLast Name
Alternate Contact Phone
Alternate Contact Email
example@example.com
Type of Band

SchoolCollege/UniversityPipeDrum CorpsIndependentOther
Total Band Size*
Number of Musicians*
Number of Auxiliary*
Band information; include awards, other parades your band has participated in, leadership. *

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Band Photo

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If available, please provide a video link of your band performing
Number and type of transport vehicles to transport entry to parade (buses, trailers, etc.). Also size of vehicles, length of each
Additional comments or requests:
Parade Requirements and Guidelines (to download click arrow to the right or to print, click printer symbol)
As an authorized representative of this organization/business and its participating members, I/we are participating in the Festival of Lights Parade (the “Event”) hosted by the City of Palm Springs. In consideration for our participation in the event and with a full understanding of the risk involved, I/we voluntarily agree to indemnify, release, forever discharge, defend, and hold harmless the owner of the property on which the event occurs and the City of Palm Springs, and Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC, including its employees, agents, officials, and officers, from any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, or liabilities of any kind arising out of the or in connection with my participation in the Event. I also consent to video and photographs to be taken of me for use in future City publicity and I understand that I will not receive any compensation for such use. I also agree that in the event any provision of this Liability Waiver and Release is declared or determined by any court to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the validity of the remaining parts, terms, or provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
I have read, agree and accept all parade guidelines, hold harmless and general information as an authorized representative of this organization/business*

I accept
Authorized Representative*

First NameLast Name
Date Submitted

MonthDayYear
Questions/Contact:

Ray Pulver, Parade Producer

Upbeat Parade Productions, LLC

Ray@upbeatparades.com - 408-629-2520
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MARCHING BAND APPLICATION

BAND INFORMATION