'Mariah Carey Day' Proclaimed In This Riverside County City

PALM SPRINGS, CA — Mariah Carey is not the official "Queen of Christmas," but Palm Springs sees it a little differently.

City officials have proclaimed Nov. 13 as "Mariah Carey Day" in honor of the start of the holiday season and the launch of the songbird's Christmas Time Tour at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert. (Tickets are still available for Carey's 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 Acrisure Arena show. Get more information here.)

"We are delighted to celebrate Mariah Carey’s remarkable achievements and honor her as a treasured member of our community," said Palm Springs Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein, who signed the proclamation. "Her music has brought warmth, hope, and unity to Palm Springs and beyond, and we are proud to mark the start of the holiday season with Mariah Carey Day."

Carey's holiday hit, "All I Want For Christmas," has been a seasonal staple since 1994 and a reliable festivities' favorite.

As such, Carey sought to make her "Queen of Christmas" status official in 2021 by filing a petition to trademark the title. After court battles with other holiday divas, Carey's trademark request was rejected in 2022.

Palm Springs thinks Carey deserves the crown.

In his proclamation, Bernstein emphasized Carey’s numerous honors, including the Congressional Horizon Award and the Noble Gift Humanitarian Award, recognizing her commitment to philanthropy and community involvement.

With the declaration, the city of Palm Springs is officially welcoming its Christmas Queen.