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_{Kris Steffa  Lorraine Pino and Jessica Alexander Glendale CVB getting ready to greet the  visitors Saturday for Glendale Glitters.}

Glendale Glitters Opening

GLENDALE GLITTERS SPECTACULAR WEEKEND 
DESIGNATED OFFICIAL ARIZONA CENTENNIAL EVENT

John Doyle/City of Glendale - Governor Brewer, Mayor Scruggs at Glendale Glitters Opening

 

 

GLENDALE, Ariz. – To commemorate the state’s centennial, Governor Jan Brewer was the city’s guest of honor for the opening night of Glendale Glitters on Friday, Nov. 25.

The Governor joined Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs and city councilmembers on stage during the Countdown to Glendale Glitters Show at 5:30 p.m. The 30-minute show culminated with the Governor and City Council turning on the 1.5 million lights that cover 16 blocks throughout downtown, creating Arizona’s largest free holiday light display.

Along with the special appearance from the governor, Glendale Glitters Spectacular Weekend has also received designation as an official centennial event by the Arizona Centennial Commission.

“The Arizona Centennial commemoration promises to be a year of celebration, reflection and newfound discovery of Arizona’s most important cultural and historical treasures. Glendale Glitters Spectacular Weekend is the perfect event to have associated with the centennial,” stated Karen Churchard, director of the Arizona Centennial Commission..

In addition to commemorating the state’s 100^{th birthday, the festival featured elements to celebrate Arizona’s statehood, including a video as part of the lighting show that highlights the centennial; 100 ornaments created by Glendale elementary school students adorned the city’s 30-foot Christmas tree, as well as a large illuminated sign that read “Happy 100th Birthday Arizona.”}

John Doyle/ City of Glendale - Performers with Marilyn's Academy of Dance- Glendale Glitters Opening

John Doyle/City of Glendale - ABC 15 Chief Meteorologist Amber Sullins (emcee of the show) Governor Brewer, Mayor Scruggs

John Doyle/ City of Glendale - 

Fiesta Bowl Queen Shannon Maule, Fiesta Bowl Court Member Amy Villarreal reading to children
 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (children are part of Marilyn's Academy of Dance)

GLENDALE GLITTERS CONTINUES CELEBRATION

WITH DECEMBER WEEKEND EVENTS

               GLENDALE, Ariz. – The holiday magic continues in downtown Glendale Friday and Saturday evenings, Dec. 2-17, from 6-10 p.m. each night, with 1.5 million dazzling lights, free admission and fun for the whole family.

·        Glendale’s Spirit of Giving Weekend – Dec. 2-3, 2011: Downtown Glendale will be aglow with 1.5 million lights as well as ‘the spirit of giving’ as we celebrate the generosity that the season brings. It’ll do your heart good to get into the spirit of giving by learning about and paying tribute to those selfless organizations that make our community a better place to live. Highlights include all the fun family activities that Glendale Glitters always brings, such as make-and-take crafts and free showings of “Home Alone” twice nightly plus donation drives for worthy local charities and food banks.

·        Glendale’s Winter Wonderland Weekend – Dec. 9-10, 2011: Won’t it be nice to play in the snow without having to shovel your driveway? You won’t need snow tires to head to downtown Glendale for Winter Wonderland Weekend, which will feature a children’s snow field. Make sure to bring the mittens and sip hot cocoa, as you enjoy delightful winter fun not usually found in the Valley. To make it even more magical, snow will fall at the snowfield throughout the evening. More winter fun will include free make-and-take crafts, face-painting, Santa Claus, free showings of “The Polar Express” twice nightly and horse-drawn carriages rides.

·        Glendale’s Jingle Bell Rockin’ Nights – Dec. 16-17, 2011: Bring your dancing shoes for a rockin’ good time in downtown Glendale and enjoy Jingle Bell Rockin’ Nights for music, fun and excitement amid 1.5 million lights! A festive mix of holiday songs and rock jams will get everyone off their feet and in the holiday spirit. Practice your moves to the tunes of some stellar musical performances. The event will also feature holiday craft artisans, free make-and-take crafts, delicious food and beverage, horse-drawn carriages rides, inflatable rides and visits with Santa Claus.

The entertainment lineup for each weekend is listed online at www.glendaleaz.com/events.

Many of the downtown merchants will offer extended hours to help visitors get their holiday shopping done! For a listing of downtown merchants, call the Visitor Center at 623-930-4500, or visit the Web site at www.visitglendale.com.

Premium parking for the festival is available in either downtown parking garage, located at 59^th and Glendale avenues or 58^th Avenue and Glenn Drive, for just $10.00.

Sponsors for each weekend event include APS, The Arizona Republic, ABC15, Sun Drop, KMLE, KOOL, JAMZ, Camelback Ranch-Glendale and Glendale Community College.

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