PHOENIX — The APS Electric Light Parade is returning to central Phoenix on Saturday for its 38th annual edition.
The theme for this year’s parade is “Let it Glow!”
Entries, ranging from light displays to holiday floats, will be on display.
The 2.3-mile APS Electric Light Parade route begins at 7 p.m. at Central and Montebello avenues before traveling south to Central Avenue and Camelback Road. It’ll head east along Camelback to Seventh Street and continue south until its conclusion at Indian School Road.
Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to reserve their spot as spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Blankets and chairs are recommended for seating, and guests are also highly encouraged to bring water and dress for the weather.
Coolers are allowed; however, alcohol and glass containers are prohibited.
Portable restrooms will be located along the parade route.
What streets will be closed in central Phoenix for the APS Electric Light Parade?
There will be multiple street closures for the parade that are scheduled from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday.
Those closures include: Camelback Road to Bethany Home Road on Central Avenue; Indian School Road to Osborn Road on Seventh Street; and First Avenue to Seventh Street on Camelback Road.
Attendees will be able to park on city streets near the parade route on a first-come, first-served basis but are encouraged to use the Valley Metro Light Rail.
ABC15 will broadcast the parade on Dec. 15 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. on Christmas Day.
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