Let Every Holiday Shine: 2024 Traditions Across Arizona
Fill Up on Holiday Fun with APS at Parades and Events
PHOENIX – Communities across the state, along with Arizona Public Service (APS), are spreading cheer with holiday-themed parades and events through the end of the year. Among them is the timeless Valley tradition – the APS Electric Light Parade – back for its 37th year in central Phoenix.
APS Electric Light Parade – Let Every Holiday Shine
The APS Electric Light Parade starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. The free family-friendly event begins its 2.3 mile route at Central Ave. and Montebello Ave., travels south to Camelback Rd., heads east along Camelback Rd. to 7th St., and continues south along 7th St. to Indian School Rd.
Get ready to jingle all the way to this year’s parade, where the theme is "Let Every Holiday Shine!" Spectators will see approximately 100 entries with stunning light displays and colorful holiday floats showcasing local businesses and organizations. High school marching bands will also spread joy along the route. For information about the parade and helpful tips, visit phoenix.gov/parks/elp.
Holiday Parades Across Arizona
APS serves around 1.4 million homes and businesses across Arizona and to help make the season bright, APS employee volunteers are teaming up with local organizations at the following holiday parades and festivals:
Northern Arizona
- Nov. 23: Winslow Christmas Parade
- Nov. 30: Williams Holiday Tree Lighting and Parade
- Nov. 28-Dec. 30th: Prescott Valley of Lights
- Nov. 30: Prescott Holiday Lights Parade and Bonfire Festival
- Dec. 2: Snowflake Holiday Lighting
- Dec. 4 and 6: Taylor Live Nativity
- Dec. 5: Prescott’s 8th Annual Grand Marshal Gala
- Dec. 6: Joseph City Tree Lighting
- Dec. 6: Ash Fork Community Lighting and Parade
- Dec. 7: Prescott Chamber Christmas Parade
- Dec. 7: 70th Annual Prescott Courthouse Lighting
- Dec. 7: 70th Annual Cottonwood Chamber Christmas Parade
- Dec. 7: Prescott Valley Winter Spectacular and Prescott Valley Night Light Parade
- Dec. 12-14: Holbrook Festival of Trees
- Dec. 12: Seligman Light Parade
- Dec. 14: Payson Winter Wonderland Light Parade
- Dec. 14: Flagstaff Holiday Parade of Lights
- Dec. 14: Camp Verde Light Parade
Central Arizona
- Nov. 30: Buckeye Tree Lighting
- Dec. 7: Phoenix APS Electric Light Parade
- Dec. 7: El Mirage Winterfest & Parade
- Dec. 9: Gila Bend All-A-Glow Holiday Light Parade
- Dec. 13: Wickenburg Holiday Parade
- Dec. 14: Litchfield Christmas in the Park
- Dec. 14: Buckeye’s Glow on Monroe Electric Light Parade
- Dec. 14: Glendale Hometown Christmas Parade
- Dec. 14: Globe Electric Light Parade
- Dec. 28: VRBO Fiesta Bowl Parade
Southern Arizona
- Nov. 30: Douglas Electric Light Parade – a Candy Wonderland
- Dec. 7: Casa Grande Electric Light Parade
- Dec. 13: Coolidge Christmas Light Parade
- Dec. 14: Eloy Electric Light Parade
- Dec. 14: Dorothy Young Electric Light Parade in Yuma&
To learn about other ways APS is making an impact in Arizona, visit aps.com/community.
APS serves about 1.4 million homes and businesses in 11 of Arizona’s 15 counties, and is a leader in delivering reliable, affordable and clean energy in the Southwest. With headquarters in Phoenix, APS is the principal subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corp. (NYSE: PNW).
