For the past 30 years the City of Casa Grande’s Electric Light Parade has drawn residents and visitors together for a true community event to highlight its “unique” culture and sun-fueled vibrancy.
Held on Dec. 7 this year, the procession down Florence Boulevard will feature dazzling floats and vehicles from local businesses, schools and organizations, spreading joy and anticipation of the festivities ahead. At 5:45 p.m. the Casa Grande Bookmobile will take the lead as the line of traffic moves from Colorado Street to Second Street.
The first Saturday in December always brings a blizzard of activity to downtown Casa Grande and 2024 is no exception. Here’s the complete schedule.
- 2-5 p.m. — Grande Glitters Celebration full of family fun and pictures with Santa at Peart Park.
- 5:45 p.m. — Parade kickoff at Florence Boulevard and Colorado Street.
- 6 p.m. — Tree lighting ceremony and Grande Glitters decorations unveiling. Parade float People’s Choice Award voting begins at www.elpvote.com and continues until 6 p.m. Dec. 8.
- 5 p.m. Dec. 10 — People’s Choice winners announced.
Nothing equals the brilliance of the lights on a Christmas tree or float against a cool, crisp night sky, so don’t miss this night of dependable good cheer and merrymaking!
