Mill Avenue District in downtown Tempe, Arizona will host more than tens of thousands of visitors for its annual winter holiday events. The Tempe Holiday Boat Parade takes place at a later date.
Enjoy these photos of the Tempe Festival of Lights and Tempe Festival of Lights Boat Parade.
Where is the Fantasy of Lights Opening Night Parade and Tree Lighting?
The Fantasy of Lights takes place in downtown Tempe. Here is a map to the Tempe Town Lake/Tempe Beach Park area, including instructions for access by METRO Light Rail.When is the Fantasy of Lights Parade?
The Fantasy of Lights Parade on the streets of Downtown Tempe takes place on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 6 p.m.What kind of festivities will there be at the Fantasy of Lights Opening Night Parade?
The event opens with the lighting of hundreds of thousands of festive holiday lights along Mill Avenue. Opening Night proceeds with the APS Fantasy of Lights Parade, the official community tree lighting ceremony, street entertainers and the arrival of Santa Claus. The parade route starts at Third Street and Mill Avenue and ends at Fifth Street and Maple. The holiday tree is lit in front of MADCAP Theaters at Sixth Street west of Mill. Parents are encouraged to bring their cameras to take photos of their kids with Santa.
How much will it cost to get in?
Nothing! Admission to the Tempe Festival of Lights festivities are all free.
What else should I know?
Don't forget that the Tempe Fall Festival of the Arts will take over the streets of downtown Tempe on December 2-4, 2011. What a great place to do your holiday shopping! Watch the video!
The holiday lights along Mill Avenue decorate the streets of downtown Tempe through January 1, 2012.
What if I have more questions?
Visit Downtown Tempe online, or for event information call 480-355-6063.
Do you have any pictures?
Picture Gallery: Tempe Festival of Lights and Tempe Festival of Lights Boat Parade
Enjoy the holidays in Tempe, Arizona!
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Tree lightings, holiday lights, festivals, holiday music and entertainment, gift guides and holiday travel tips -- find them all in the Christmas Holidays Guide for Greater Phoenix.
All dates, times, prices, and offerings are subject to change without notice.
