33rd Annual Festival of Lights Switch On Ceremony

The City of Riverside held the 33rd Annual Festival of Lights Switch On Ceremony on November 23, 2025, celebrating the start of the holiday season with a large community event at the Mission Inn Hotel and Spa. The ceremony featured speeches from city officials, including Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson and Riverside County Supervisor Jose Medina, as well as congressional representatives. The event honored the late Duane Roberts, the visionary behind the festival and the Mission Inn's revitalization, with assurances from Kelly Roberts that the Mission Inn is not for sale and that the festival will continue. While the meeting focused on community celebration, cultural heritage, and holiday activities, there were no procurement, contracting, or budget discussions identified in the transcript.