The city of Palm Springs issued a proclamation Tuesday declaring Nov. 13 to be "Mariah Carey Day," in honor of the veteran pop star's upcoming performance at Acrisure Arena.
Mayor Jeffrey Bernstein officially recognized the "Queen of Christmas," who has been intrinsically linked to holiday spirit with her No. 1 single "All I Want for Christmas is You" from 1994.
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Bernstein credited Carey's numerous career achievements and history of philanthropy in a statement.
"We are delighted to celebrate Mariah Carey's remarkable achievements and honor her as a treasured member of our community," the mayor said. "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 is set to launch her Mariah Carey's Christmas Time tour in the Coachella Valley at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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