{"id":2205615,"date":"2025-12-19T17:18:08","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T17:18:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2205615"},"modified":"2025-12-19T17:18:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T17:18:08","slug":"palisades-tahoe-ca-ushers-in-the-holiday-with-festive-events-live-music-and-a-promising-storm-forecast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/palisades-tahoe-ca-ushers-in-the-holiday-with-festive-events-live-music-and-a-promising-storm-forecast\/","title":{"rendered":"Palisades Tahoe, CA, Ushers in the Holiday With Festive Events, Live Music, and a Promising Storm Forecast"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Santa in The Village. | Photo: Palisades Tahoe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Palisades Tahoe<\/a>, California, is gearing up for a festive holiday stretch as snow returns to the Sierra and a lineup of family-friendly events fills The Village through the New Year.<\/strong> Beginning December 20, visitors can expect live music, traditional holiday performances, and apr\u00e8s-ski celebrations set against the backdrop of a potentially white Christmas.<\/p>\n

From December 20\u201324, the Great Basin Carolers will perform in The Village from 4 to 7 p.m., offering free live renditions of classic holiday tunes.<\/strong> Santa Claus will also make his annual appearance from December 21\u201324 at both the Palisades and Alpine base areas, hosting story sessions, sing-alongs, and family photo opportunities open to all guests.<\/p>\n

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Apr\u00e8s culture. | Photo: Palisades Tahoe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Apr\u00e8s culture takes center stage beginning December 26 with the KT Base Bar Music Series presented by Coca-Cola.<\/strong> The series runs daily from 1 to 5 p.m. through December 31 and resumes January 2\u20133, featuring outdoor concerts in one of Tahoe\u2019s most iconic ski settings.<\/p>\n

On Christmas Eve, the Olympic Village Event Center will host a holiday buffet dinner from 6:30 to 9 p.m., complete with desserts and a champagne toast.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Skiers and riders can also join Olympic gold medalist Jonny Moseley on the slopes on December 27 and 30 for \u201cSki With An Olympian\u201d sessions.<\/strong> Moseley will host additional apr\u00e8s events, including a retro-themed party at KT Base Bar on December 30 and a Palisades trivia night at Bar One on the same date.<\/p>\n

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New Year\u2019s Eve fireworks. | Photo: Palisades Tahoe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The main celebration takes place on December 31, as Palisades Tahoe rings in the New Year with a full evening of festivities.<\/strong> A torchlight parade begins at 5 p.m., followed by fireworks at 7 p.m. over the KT Deck. The night includes disco tubing, live music, family games, and an early balloon drop for younger guests at 9 p.m.<\/p>\n

An evening fundraiser, \u201cRave for the River,\u201d will follow at the Olympic Village Event Center from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., raising money for Team USA Rafting while featuring DJ Alex T.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Kids ski free. | Photo: Palisades Tahoe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The winter celebration continues into January with professional skier and artist Chris Benchetler headlining the resort\u2019s Winter Speaker Series on January 2.<\/strong> His talk will explore the connections between skiing, art, and the natural world, with proceeds benefiting The Truckee Roundhouse, a local nonprofit makerspace.<\/p>\n

Guests planning to visit over the holidays are encouraged to review Ikon Pass benefits and reserve parking for peak periods.<\/strong> Lift access is available through the four-day unrestricted pack, starting at $135 per day with no blackout dates.<\/p>\n

Full event details are available at palisadestahoe.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Santa in The Village. | Photo: Palisades Tahoe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Apr\u00e8s culture. | Photo: Palisades Tahoe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Carolers. | Photo: Palisades Tahoe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Disco Tubing. | Photo: Palisades Tahoe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Kids ski free. | Photo: Palisades Tahoe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Forged unveiling. | Photo: Palisades Tahoe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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KT Bass Bar. | Photo: Palisades Tahoe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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New Year\u2019s Eve fireworks. | Photo: Palisades Tahoe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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