Tempe Fantasy of Lights and Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade
Holiday spectacles in Tempe. Christmas spirit, family entertainment and festive
holiday shopping. The city of Tempe, the Downtown Community Association knows
how to entice people to downtown Tempe to the best holiday fun in the valley. The
Tempe Fantasy of Lights held on the day following Thanksgiving Day kicks-off
the Christmas and holiday festivities that have become famous in the Tempe Mill
Avenue District and Tempe Town Lake. The event begins with the Christmas
Tree Lighting and lighting of the vibrant lights on and around Mill Avenue followed by
the Fantasy of Lights Parade. Thousands of people line the streets to celebrate
this annual set of festive events.
Fantasy of Light Boat Parade. A couple of weeks after the down town holiday
lighting and street parade, the holiday traditions continue with the Fantasy of Lights
Boat Parade along the south shores of Tempe Town Lake near Tempe Beach Park.
Estimates that range from 35,000 to 50,000 people come early to get the best spots
as they watch over 50 boats and watercraft all dressed in holiday lights and decorations
parade around the lake entertaining the attendees. The Tempe Bridge that carries the
Metro Light Rail always as a special touch of excitement. The grand finale ends
with an amazing display of fire works.
Adding to the downtown shopping experience. The Tempe Fall Festival of the
Arts is also held early December in the Mill Avenue District. The downtown
streets are closed to accommodate over 400 exhibitors, street entertainers, food
vendors and stage concerts. This event kicks-off the holiday shopping attraction as
about 250,000 people visit the 3-day weekend festival to view and purchase original
handmade works of art.
Come. Enjoy these Tempe celebrations and festivals.
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For precise annual dates, schedule times and list of entertainers, contact these sites
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