38th Annual APS Electric Light Parade

For more than three decades, the APS Electric Light Parade has been an event where families, neighborhood groups and businesses from across the city come together to celebrate the joy of the holiday season. 

​Helpful Tips for Attendees

• The parade is a rain or shine event. Check the weather forecast​.

• Crowds for this event have grown large in recent years and spectators often start arriving hours prior to parade time to reserve a spot.  Viewing spots along the parade route are first-come, first-served.

• There is a very large crowd (especially children) so be kind and respectful of other attendees, local homeowners and businesses around the parade route.

• There are many portable restrooms along the route; scope out the location near you before you need to find one.

• It's very dark once the streetlights go off so stay behind the cones on the route and NEVER run out into the parade.

• Parking 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

• Utilize mass transit to and from the parade route; consider taking Valley Metro Light Rail to avoid traffic congestion.

• Even though it may be a cool evening, hydrate yourself.

• Dress for the weather; the temperature really drops once the sun goes down.

• Bring blankets and chairs for seating.

• Spectators should try to minimize and gather any trash and litter generated during the parade to ease post-event cleanup.

• Families make a night of it by bringing food, drinks and snacks.  Coolers are permitted, but alcohol and glass containers are prohibited.

• Follow the instructions of parade staff, parade monitors and the public safety staff around and along the parade route.

• Respect the parade route; to ensure the safety of parade entries and attendees, remain behind all cones and barricades to ensure a safe route for the entries is maintained down the route.

• We invite parade sponsors, entries and spectators to join us on social media platforms; follow, like share and tag us.  Additionally, we would like spectators to share posts with one another using the hashtag: #PHXLightParade