The Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa 34th Annual
Festival of Lights
Switch-on Ceremony: Saturday, November 21, 2026 | Duration: Sunday, November 22 - December 31, 2026
Closed Thanksgiving & Christmas Day
Located in Downtown Riverside’s Arts and Culture District, the 2026 Mission Inn Hotel & Spa Festival of Lights returns this holiday season featuring lighted decorations and photo opportunities, food vendors and activities. Enjoy millions of holiday lights at The Mission Inn Hotel and Spa along with holiday-themed decorations in the downtown area at what has become one of the nation’s most popular holiday events and lights display.
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The Switch-on Ceremony will begin promptly at 5:00 pm at Orange St. and Mission Inn Ave. with the fireworks show to follow. Plan to arrive no later than 4:30 pm.
National recognition
Newsweek & USA Today honors
The Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa Festival of Lights continues to earn national accolades.
Things to do
There are plenty of things to do at the Festival of Lights. Join us for live music, rides and attractions, good eats and more!
Transportation & Safety
Riverside Transit (opens in a new tab)
Riverside Transit Agency can get you to the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa Festival of Lights without the hassles of traffic or parking.
Parking
Updated event parking information and maps will be posted here when they are available.
Map coming soon
Safety Tips (opens in a new tab)
See safety tips (opens in a new tab) to keep in mind during the Festival of Lights.
Riverside Alert (opens in a new tab)
Riverside Alert (opens in a new tab) is a mass notification service that allows us to alert you in the case of an emergency.
Festival of Lights in the Media
Festival of Lights has been the talk of the town; read all about it in the media. All media inquiries can be sent to Phil Pitchford.
Media
Downtown Businesses
Sponsorship 2026
Interested in being a sponsor? Contact us for more information on packages: [email protected]
Economic Impact
See the Economic Impact of Festival of Lights.
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