If you ask us, the holiday season doesn't quite start until the four-story tree lights up the night during Christmas at the Princess. On Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 5 to 7 p.m., locals and their guests are invited to the Ninth Annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony to kick-off Christmas at the Princess--and it's all for a wonderful cause.

Event-goers will enjoy an evening of holiday fun, culminating in the lighting of the musically animated Christmas tree that boasts 70,000 LED lights that twinkle to 17 holiday songs. For even more holiday cheer, Christmas at the Princess features the Desert Ice skating rink (with real ice!), Princess Express train rides, S’mores Land with a carousel, Ferris wheel and ice slides, magical holiday characters, photos with Santa, and so much more. 

See for yourself here:

 

Non-overnight guest parking/general admission to Christmas at the Princess is $55 for self-parking or $85 for valet with wristbands for up to six guests and $25 per wristband for walk-ins. (Additional fees apply for attractions, rides, ice skating sessions and photos with Santa.) On Nov. 20, a $20 donation per car will go toward #LoveUp Foundation. The #LoveUp Foundation’s mission is to improve the lives of children in the Foster Care System by offering assistance, comfort and hope in that one day they will be living in a home full of love and opportunity. #LoveUp is a rapidly growing movement which provides the means to pay it forward by spreading kindness and compassion to one other while aiding in the mission to provide a fulfilled life rich with the love and experience each child deserves. Admission during the rest of Christmas at the Princess can be found here.

Make a night of it with the Trees of Hope #LoveUp package. Click here for more info (fourth package listed).