Mission Inn Festival of Lights Debuts Under New Tribal Ownership
What happened
The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa's Festival of Lights was ranked as the nation's top holiday light show by Newsweek. The festival, which runs from November 21, 2026, through January 3, 2027, is the public debut of the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation's new luxury hotel portfolio, following their acquisition of the property in May 2026. The opening night ceremony on November 21, 2026, is expected to draw over 50,000 attendees.
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Why it matters
The event signals the launch of a major non-gaming luxury hotel portfolio by the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation. The festival is expected to support local tourism and generate revenue through ticket sales for the Lights & Delights walking tour, which costs $65 for adults and $35 for children.
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Who's involved
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