Celebrity Tree Lighter Named For Aerial Tram Annual Holiday Ceremony

PALM SPRINGS, CA — Actress Judith Chapman will serve as the 2023 celebrity tree lighter Sunday at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway's annual holiday event.

"In these trying times, what a holiday blessing it will be for us all to come together in peace and harmony to share the shining light on our beautiful mountain," Chapman said in a statement. "Peace on Earth and goodwill to all."

The Tree Lighting Ceremony, which will be emceed by KESQ's Patrick Evans, is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. Sunday with the Palm Springs High School Choir performing holiday favorites at the Tramway's Mountain Station, according to the tramway's Madison Morgan. The event will be included with regular Tram admission.

After the choir's performance, Chapman will light the 45-foot tree, which has more than 4,000 LED lights and can be seen throughout the Coachella Valley.

Chapman is best known for her roles in daytime dramas like "The Young and the Restless," "Days of our Lives," "The Bold and the Beautiful," and "General Hospital." She also appeared in television series like "The Fall Guy," "Murder She Wrote" and "Silk Stalkings."

For the 2023 holiday season, the Tramway is proud to present the following line-up:

Thursday, November 30 – Jurupa Valley High School Chamber SingersSunday, December 3 – Palm Springs High School ChoirWednesday, December 6 – Coachella Valley High School Concert ChoirFriday, December 8 – Cathedral City High School ChoirsSunday, December 10 – Encore High School for the Arts Madrigals