b"SEDONAS TREE LIGHTING AND SANTA VISIT AT TLAQUEPAQUEWESTERN NORTH HOLIDAYS AT December 2 nd STAGECOACH 5 pm - 7 pm VILLAGEEnjoy traditional tree-lighting, refreshments, local holiday entertainment, and a Santa visit with the children. ThisDecember 9 th free event takes place at Tlaquepaque North and is presented by Tlaquepaque andDecember 11 ththe Sedona Chamber of Commerce. Free Admission. tlaq.comFriday, December 9: 10 am - 9 pm Saturday, December 10: 10 am - 9 pm MARANASunday December 11: 10 am - 4 pmHOLIDAYWestern Holidays was created to offer the community a family-friendly holiday celebration. The Yuletide Market will FESTIVAL &feature local artists, handcrafted holiday wares, and other items perfect for the gift-CHRISTMASgiving season. Children's activities will include singing, dancing, face painting, and ornament making. Cowbells Crazy Christmas Hat Contest will take place Saturday TREE LIGHTING afternoon. Saturday night will be the Holiday Balloon Glow at 5:30 pm. (Balloon December 3 rd event is dependent upon weather conditions.) The Crown Kings will be playing from 3 pm - 9 pm 5 pm - 9 pm. Beer and wine garden. A Christmas Tractor Parade will take place Friday Santa & Mrs. Claus will be welcomed into the event by a parade on Main Street.& Saturday night. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand for pictures and storytelling. Free photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus. The Letter to Santa Station will be set up inFree admission with a toy or food donation. StagecoachVillageCC.comSantas Courtyard. Families can enjoy unlimited, free rides on the Holiday Train at the Marana Train Depot. The Holiday Market features local artisans & craft vendors.NEON 80s Christmas Tree Lighting & Light Show with an updated look and new music playlist.ELECTRIC LIGHT 30-ft Christmas tree covered in synchronized lights that danceto a 17-minute light show at 6 pm & 8:30 pm. Marana Municipal Complex: PARADE11555 W. Civic Center Drive. MaranaAZ.gov December 10 th6 pm - 8 pmANNUALRadical! The 2022 Dorothy Young Memorial FESTIVAL OFElectric Light Parades totally tubular theme is 80s Neon celebrating the lights, the LIGHTS colors, and the spirit of the bright days of the December 3 rd 80s. A favorite Yuma tradition for nearly two 5 pm - 9 pm decades, this parade typically draws more The City of Globes Besh Ba Gowahthan 40,000 Yuma residents and visitors to Archaeological Park and Museumthe Historic North End each year to celebrate presents the 34th Annual Festival of Lights celebration. A festive combination ofthe holiday season. The parade covers more than three miles, with plenty of the Southwest holiday tradition of luminaria lighting combined with the artistryspace for spectators. The fun kicks off on 4th Avenue and winds through Historic of Native American cultural presentations. This years festival will feature 4,000Downtown Yuma, with spectators lining the parade route to view the lighted real candle luminarias illuminating the archaeological parks partly reconstructedcreations as the parade marches by. The parade is named in honor of its creator, 800-year-old Salado culture ruins. Guests are encouraged to walk among theDorothy Young, a much-loved event coordinator with the City of Yuma Heritage luminarias and experience the magic of the season. The warm glow of theFestivals, who had often indicated that the Electric Light Parade was her favorite luminarias creates a dramatic backdrop for presentations by the internationallyevent. VisitYuma.comrenowned Yellow Bird Productions and the ChiChino Spirit OOdham Dance Group. Presentations will run periodically throughout the night. The Besh Ba GowahARIZONA Museum will be open to visitors. The event will also have food trucks offering aNATIONAL variety of delicious treats and local specialty merchandise vendors. Admission is free, although non-perishable food donations are encouraged in support of theLIVESTOCK Gila Community Food Bank. A free shuttle will run every 15 minutes from 4 p.m.SHOWuntil last call at 9 p.m. Shuttle parking is located at the Historic Train Depot located in Downtown Globe. 230 S. Broad St. December 27 th December 31 st28TH ANNUALThe Arizona National Livestock Show, Inc. is a nonprofit organization CHRISTMASdedicated to supporting youth and PARADE OFpromoting livestock and agriculture to the public. An annual Phoenix tradition LIGHTS since 48, it is the largest Livestock Show in the Southwest. Seven classes of cattle are represented: Angus, Brahman, Brangus, Hereford, Red Angus, Shorthorn and December 9 th an All Other Breeds division. Swine, sheep, goats, and poultry are also exhibited. 6:30 pm The show continues to educate the public about the values of agriculture by Dozens of festive floats and holidayRockin U Photography providing a window into the western lifestyle. The Arizona National is investing in spirit are out Wickenburg way. The Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce and thethe future of agriculture and it awards $40,000 annually in scholarships to students Town of Wickenburg are proud to present the annual Christmas Parade of Lights.who have participated in the livestock show. The Farm Experience, Ranch Rodeo, This event is fun for the whole family! Bring your blankets and chairs! Childrenan authentic Chuck Wagon Cook-off, and the Cowboy Classics Western Art & Gear will have the opportunity to meet with Santa after the parade on Frontier Street.Show are just a few of the events which take place during the show. Arizona State OutWickenburgWay.com Fairgrounds: 1826 W McDowell Road. 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