From the article: Celebrate the 2011 Christmas Holiday Season in Arizona
There are many events, festivals, tree lightings, concerts and shows in the Greater Phoenix area when the Christmas holiday season rolls around. What is your favorite holiday activityin Arizona? What gets you in the Christmas spirit? Share Your Opinion
Lots of lights in residential areas
- We loved all the lights set to music and spent many nights driving to various spots from Phoenix to Chandler, Tempe, Gilbert and Mesa. The best was the Stewart home in Mesa. A not to miss display!!
- —Guest SDGal
New to Phoenix
- ok, so this completes my first year in Phoenix, but i really enjoyed Glendale Glitters and the Light Parade (despite the cold and rain!) hmmm what to do next, im thinking ZooLights :D
- —Guest Harold
APS Electric Lights Parade
- I LOVE parades!!! But when the street lights are turned off something MAGICAL happens!!! Every float, every antique car, as well as every member of the marching bands are draped in twinkling lights!!! Simply SPECTACULAR!!! This year will be my 3rd year attending this parade since I moved to Arizona in 2009. I will definitely be there with "Silver Bells" on!!!
- —Guest Recent Great Lakes Transplant
Zoo Lights & Las Luminarias both great
- 2010 was a premium year for Papago Park - both the Zoo and the Desert Botanical Garden had outstanding displays!
- —nastij
Disapointed
- So disapointed in the Malls this year where are the nice decorations of years past. Nothing much for decoration anywhere. Why ? Do you think all of Arizona is broke. Or are they worried about religious preferences.????s
- —Guest Sophia
ZooLights!
- Love strolling the zoo at night during ZooLights and snacking on holiday treats and cocoa! One of the few times in Arizona you get to bundle up with scarves and gloves!
- —Guest LuvMeLuvMyDog
Fun stuff with family and nature
- The Audubon Center in South Phoenix offers many great nature-focused holiday activities including making a bird feeder ornament. Check out their website...their programs are varied and always FREE! http://riosalado.audubon.org
- —Guest naturewoman
Westgate is great
- I like going to Westgate City Center during the holidays. there's always something going on, like singing or snow. It's very pretty and festive, and the movies are right there, too.
- —Guest fenway
I'm Not Mormon But
- I love the lights and music at the Mesa LDS Temple. I go every year. It is not intended for any one religion, or any religion. They don't try to convert you. It is a beautiful display and the free concerts are wonderful.
- —notmormon
