ArizonaRealCountry.com 7 December 2018 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Tlaquepaque, Sedona Saturday, December 8, 3pm to 8pm The cherished tradition of the Festival of Lights began 45 years ago and is a highly anticipated holiday event in Sedona. A full schedule of lively musical entertainment, a visit from Santa and free cider awaits, making it the perfect outing for families and friends. At the tolling of the bell tower at 5 p.m., the lighting of the 6,000 luminarias gets underway in Tlaquepaque’s courtyards and walkways. Free admission. Free Trolley service. Visit tlaq.com for more information LIGHTS OF THE WORLD Arizona State Fairgrounds Through February 3 One of the largest holiday light shows in North America featuring 65 stunning displays and over 10 million lights. Combining the age-old Chinese tradition of lanterns with cutting-edge technology. Featuring daily entertainment, free carnival rides, acrobatic performances. $18 with discount tickets available at Food City stores. Go to phoenix.lightsoftheworldus.com WICKENBURG CHRISTMAS PARADE OF LIGHTS Downtown Wickenburg Friday, December 14 Enjoy the beauty of the holiday season amid the glittering lights of the 23rd Annual Christmas Parade of Lights “Out Wickenburg Way.” More than 30 lighted floats will fill the downtown streets starting at 6:30 pm. Cocoa, hot cider and cookies for all. Santa will hear children’s wishes at the Little Red Schoolhouse gazebo. Go to wickenburgchamber.com to learn more LAS NOCHES DE LAS LUMINARIAS Desert Botanical Garden Each year during the holiday season the Desert Botanical Garden lines the paths of its extraordinary desert garden with 8 thousand luminarias, thousands of twinkle lights and the pulse of Electric Desert. Along with the luminaria- lit paths and romantic ambiance live entertainment is featured nightly including a variety of hand bell ensembles performing Christmas classics. Hot cider and cookie stations. December 1-23 & 26-31. $34.95 to $39.95. Visit DBG.org for more details