Cool Arizona Places: Glendale Glitters

This weekend, November 23rd and 24th Glendale kicks off their annual Holiday Spectacular Glendale Glitters and downtown Glendale is transformed into a Holiday wonderland with more than 1.5 million lights.

What is synonymous with holiday fun on Thanksgiving weekend in the Valley of the Sun? Glendale Glitters! The stunning display of lights will illuminate 16 blocks of Historic Downtown Glendale, making it the largest free holiday light display in Arizona.

Free admission and free shuttles make Glendale Glitters one of the best-loved festivals for Arizona families year after year. In fact, the event was named azcentral.com’s Critics’ Choice for the Best Kid Event in the State in 2012.  

Visitors of all ages will delight in holiday entertainment, delectable food, hand-crafted holiday gifts, a children’s winter wonderland and petting zoo, horse-drawn carriage rides, shopping and, of course, visits with Jolly Ol’ St. Nick. The always-entertaining stage show counts down to the lighting ceremony on Friday evening, Nov. 23 beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Arizona Cardinal Patrick Peterson will be the city’s special guest for the opening night of Glendale Glitters on Friday, Nov. 23. The NFL Pro-Bowler will join Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs and city council members on stage during the Countdown to Glendale Glitters Show beginning at 5:30 p.m. The 30-minute show will culminate with Peterson and the elected officials turning on the 1.5 million lights!

Patrick Peterson was the Arizona Cardinals’ first-round selection (5th overall) in the 2011 NFL Draft, earning Pro Bowl honors and was named first-team All-Pro as a kick returner while also starting all 16 games at cornerback.

The holiday magic continues with the following events in downtown Glendale. 

• Nov. 30-Dec. 1: Glendale’s Spirit of Giving Weekend
• Dec. 7-8: Glendale’s Winter Wonderland Weekend
• Dec. 14-15: Glendale’s Jingle Bell Rockin’ Nights

The horse & carriage rides will run nightly from 6-9 p.m. (weather permitting) from Nov. 23 – Jan 5.

The glittering magic of Glendale’s holiday display remains lit nightly through Jan. 12, from 5-10 p.m. each evening. Historic Downtown Glendale is located at 58th and Glendale Avenue. For more information, call the Special Event Hotline at 623-930-2299.

Website: http://www.glendaleaz.com/events/glendaleglitters.cfm

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