Lance Bass, Of NSYNC, To Light Aerial Tramway Christmas Tree In 2025

PALM SPRINGS, CA — Lance Bass will serve as the celebrity tree lighter at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony in December, according to a recent announcement. Patrick Evans, KESQ Chief Meteorologist and “Eye on the Desert,” will emcee this year’s event. Festivities are slated to begin at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, at the Tramway's Mountain Station.

The tree lighting ceremony is open to the public and is included with regular Tram admission.

The Palm Springs High School Madrigal Choir is performing holiday favorites. Following their performance, Bass will light the Tram’s landmark 45-foot tree, comprised of over 4,000 LED lights, which can be seen throughout the Coachella Valley.

Bass, one-fifth of the renowned vocal group NSYNC, hails from small-town Mississippi. He grew up into a global pop icon, and has spent over 25 years entertaining the world: singing, producing, and hosting.

As a member of NSYNC, he helped define 2000s pop music, selling over 70 million records, earning multiple major awards, and releasing one of the fastest-selling albums in history, “No Strings Attached.” In 2023, the group reunited with “Better Place,” which debuted at #1 on iTunes, according to his biography. Beyond the stage, Bass has produced films, hosted hit shows and podcasts, and co-owns one of West Hollywood's top entertainment venues. In 2021, he and husband Michael Turchin, welcomed twins Violet and Alexander, inspiring his first of many children’s books, “Trick or Treat on Scary Street,” which also became a New York Times Best Seller.

Bass is a passionate LGBTQ+ advocate and philanthropist, and is also a voice in the diabetes awareness space and a board member of the Environmental Media Association. Whether raising awareness, raising twins, or raising eyebrows on TikTok, Bass continues to evolve with purpose, creativity, and heart, a spokesperson for the holiday event added.

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