Photo from Visit Phoenix Media Library.
The Holiday Season in Phoenix officially begins this weekend when the APS Electric Light Parade rolls down Central Avenue. Lights, festivities, colorful floats, and cocoa, this celebration can’t be missed.
Gather family and friends and head down to Central Phoenix on Saturday, December 2, 2023. The parade begins at 7 p.m. but those who attend yearly will tell you to get there early for a spot. Some families bring their grills and cook out right there along the parade route as they wait in anticipation for it to begin.
This event is FREE. If you get there early, the kids can enjoy Santa’s Village with crafts, face painting, games, and get a picture with Santa.
With temperatures expected to dip down to 50 degrees Saturday night, bundle up and act like it’s winter because to those of us that call the Valley home, it is winter.
APS Electric Light Parade Route 2023 Map
The APS Electric Light Parade route begins at Central and Montebello Avenues at 7 p.m. and concludes at Indian School Road and 7th Street around 9 p.m. Click on the heading above for a map of the exact route.
Parking can be an issue. It is available on city streets around the parade route and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Private lots near the parade area often offer parking for a fee.
The City of Phoenix suggests utilizing mass transit to and from the parade route and encourages the public to consider taking Valley Metro Light Rail to avoid traffic congestion. There’s always ride share services like Uber and Lyft too.
For more parade details, visit this site.
Want more local holiday lights this season, click here.
APS Light Parade Route
Central Avenue and Montebello Avenue to 7th Street and Indian School Road
Phoenix, AZ 85012
