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APS Fantasy of Lights Opening Night and Parade

Downtown Tempe Community, Inc.

November 25, 2006

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This parade will set the tone for holiday celebration in the Mill Avenue District. The event opens with the lighting of hundreds of thousands of festive holiday lights that festoon the trees along Mill Avenue. Opening Night proceeds with the APS Fantasy of Lights Parade, the official community tree lighting ceremony, fireworks, and the arrival of Santa Claus. Because of their organization's dedication to serving youth, Kiwanis has themed this year's parade 'Celebrating The Children of the World.' From it's step-off at 3rd Street, the parade snakes its way down Mill Avenue and through Centerpoint Plaza, where the festively decorated holiday tree---nearly 50' high---awaits lighting. Nearly fifty units comprise the parade, including floats, balloons, novelty units, marching bands, and brightly decorated cars carrying community dignitaries. Santa makes his way from the parade to the stage to assist the tree lighting ceremonies via a red carpet. 'Snow' magically dusts the crowd and fireworks over A Mountain conclude the ceremonies, followed by a special holiday concert by 'Turning Point.' Santa takes a seat to hear gift requests from boys and girls, and for photographs provided free by Centerpoint.

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  Tickets: Free Admission

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  Dates:
  November 25, 2006

  Times:
  Saturday 5:00pm-9:00pm

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  Tempe Beach Park

  First Street and Mill Avenue Tempe, AZ 85281

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  Tempe

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  • Wheelchair Access

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