Casa Grande’s 22nd Annual Electric Light Parade and Winter Wonderland, is the most popular event of the year and is scheduled for Saturday, December 3.
Festivities for the day begin at 12:30 p.m. in Downtown Casa Grande with a skating rink, craft area, food vendors, music, and game booths, all of which are free to the public. Children will also have an opportunity to have their picture taken with Santa from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Herbalicious of Arizona. Live entertainment provided by Casa Grande Main Street will include local music acts and dance groups from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Electric Light Parade will start at 5:45 p.m. at the intersection of Florence Blvd. and Colorado St. and will continue on to Florence St. which it will follow until its conclusion at 2nd St. The annual tree Lighting Ceremony will be held at 6:00 p.m. in front of City Hall. The parade route will be closed from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the tree lighting, and the parade will be held rain or shine. The public is encouraged to vote online at www.elpvote.com for their favorite float, and the winner will receive the People’s Choice Award and be recognized at an upcoming City Council meeting.
For the latest updates on the Electric Light Parade, or the other family friendly events hosted by the Community Services Department, follow them on Facebook and Twitter. For more information, please call (520) 421-8677.