My favorite winter festival Glendale Glitters
Glendale Glitters was awarded azcentral.com’s Critic’s Pick for Best Festival for 2008. Without a doubt this is my favorite winter festival and it’s FREE!!! It is fun for the whole family will enjoy the stunning display of 1.5 million lights illuminating twelve blocks of Historic Downtown Glendale and the exciting stage show This year’s opening weekend is on Nov. 28-29, from 5-10 p.m, the lighting ceremony on will be Friday evening, at 6 p.m Free admission and free parking mean you can bring the whole family and not break the bank. The shops and one-of-a-kind boutiques in Historic Downtown will also offer extended hours for the opening weekend
Kid’s of all ages will delight in multiple stages of entertainment, food, gift and antiques shops, they also have a children’s winter wonderland, horse-drawn carriage rides, Oh’ and of course, visits with Jolly Ol’ St. Nick. The charming shops and one-of-a-kind boutiques in Historic Downtown will also offer extended hours for the opening weekend.
The holiday magic continues with more events in downtown Glendale, each Friday and Saturday listed below, from 6-10 p.m. each evening.
Dec. 5-6: Glendale’s Gingerbread Nights
Dec. 12-13: Glendale’s Jingle Bell Rock’n’ Nights
Dec. 19-20: Glendale’s Spirit of Giving Weekend
The glittering magic of Glendale’s holiday display remains lit nightly through Jan. 17, from 5-10 p.m. each evening.