Dec 7, 2024 3:00 - 8:00 PM | Town Hall
Event FAQ's
Parking:
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Where can I park?
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Please note that all SUSD schools on the north side of Sahuarita Rd. will have their parking lots available for use. To view the map of available parking, click here.
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Will there be handicapped parking available?
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Handicap parking will be available at the end of Desert Gem Ln.
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Where do I park to attend the Sahuarita Creche Festival?
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Guests attending the Creche Festival can access that event at the end of Desert Gem Lane. Click here for more information.
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Event:
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When/Where can we meet Santa?
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Santa will begin his meet & greet at 4:00 PM in front of town Hall. The Santa meet & greet will be closed briefly during the light parade.
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Are the ornament decorating and ice skating free?
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Yes! Ornament decorating and ice skating are both free for all event attendees.
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I don't have ice skates... can I still go ice skating?
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Yes! Ice skates will be provided.
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Where is ________ (specific food truck/vendor)?
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To view an event map including food trucks and vendors, click here.
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When/Where will the parade be?
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The Winterfest Light Parade will begin at 6:00 PM and will come down Sahuarita Center Way, turn onto Desert Gem Lane, cross back through the parking lot behind town hall, and then head back up on Starlight View Lane.
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Will there be fireworks or a drone show?
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Yes! The Winterfest finale show will feature a tree-lighting ceremony, drone show, and fireworks! The tree lighting ceremony will begin around 7:00 PM and the drone show & fireworks will begin at the conclusion of the tree lighting.
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Where will I be able to see the finale show?
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The drone show will launch from our Man in the Maze park and will be viewable anywhere in the event space looking south over Town Hall!
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Event Parking
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Please note that all SUSD schools on the north side of Sahuarita Rd. will have their parking lots available for use.
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Use the pedestrian tunnel under Sahuarita Rd. for a safer crossing.
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Handicap parking will be available at the end of Desert Gem Ln.
Event Schedule
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3:00 PM - Event Begins
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Marketplace Opens
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Ice Skating Opens
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Ornament Craft Area Opens
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3:00 - 5:00 PM - Live Music by Sunset Red
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3:30 PM - 1st Live Ice Sculpting Demonstration
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4:00 PM - Santa Arrives for Meet & Greet
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4:45 PM - 2nd Live Ice Sculpting Demonstration
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6:00 PM - Light Parade Begins
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Santa Meet & Greet Closed during parade
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Ornament Craft Area Closed during parade
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6:45 PM - 3rd Live Ice Sculpting Demonstration
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7:00 PM - Tree Lighting Ceremony Begins
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7:15 PM - Drone Show & Fireworks
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8:00 PM - Event Ends
Event Map
Vendor List
Food Trucks:
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Sahuarita Treats
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Arizona Sunset Treats
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Santi Botanas
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Ice Shack
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Little Texas
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Lahaina's Waffle Dogs
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Adelita's Cafe
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Morty's Backyard
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Kickin Kettle Corn and Papas Pretzels
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Montano's Chili and More
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Longhorn Chuckwagon
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Chick-Fil-A I-19 & Irvington
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Cody Coyote Kettle Corn Concessions
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Belicious Waffles
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Real Fruit Raspados
Vendors
16. TAG Custom Laser Engraving
17. Adventures with Friends
18. Erica Kierstead - Scentsy Certified Consultant
19. Erica Kierstead - Scentsy Certified Consultant
20. Gramma Mazoo Sews for You
21. Heirloom Apothecary
22. Casa Monolo Artesania
23. Casa Monolo Artesania
24. DragonFusion3D
25. DragonFusion3D
26. Arizona Rangers
27. Clearsight Crochet
28. My Church Sahuarita
29. Apple 'Den' Delights
30. Lynch Roofing
31. JoJo's Playhouse
32. Renewal by Andersen
33. Coronado Creative Co
34. The Window and Door Store
35. Leanne's 3D Printing & Crafts
36. Bows Over the Rainbow
37. Flight Line Supplements
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39. Jewelry by Sandra
40. You Creates Accessory Bar
41. - 91. Children's Entrepreneur Market
Parade Route
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The parade begins at 6:00 PM and will come down Sahuarita Center Way heading east.
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Once the Town Hall Complex is passed, the parade will make a righthand turn onto Desert Gem Lane and drive through the LDS parking lot.
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The parade will then take a righthand turn onto Starlight View Lane and will finish and exit the event area once it has completed its loop.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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Event Notices
Photo and Video Notice:
Please note that by attending this event, you are entering an area where photo, audio, and video recording may occur. By entering this area, you voluntarily authorize and give consent to the Town using and publishing, in any location, form or format, photos and video or audio recordings of this event to promote this and other Sahuarita Parks and Recreation Programs.