Casa Grande Electric Light Parade
Spectators line the route to watch dazzling illuminated floats, decorated vehicles, and festive community performances led by the Bookmobile. Festivities kick off earlier in the day with family activities, seasonal treats, a children's market, and photos with Santa. Spectators can also listen to the Mayor's welcome and cast their votes online for their favorite parade entry.
What to Expect
Over 30 years of dazzling lighted floats and festive community performances.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
City of Casa Grande
Food & Drink
Seasonal treats are offered during Glow Before the Show.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families with young children
Vibe
Festive and communal
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
Free
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Free admission.
- Hours: Glow Before the Show: 2–5 p.m.; Santa photos: be in line by 4:30 p.m.; parade kickoff: 5:45 p.m.; Mayor’s Welcome and People’s Choice voting open: 6:00 p.m. Sensory-friendly viewing area doors open at 5:00 p.m.
- Parking: It says more information about parking will be added as details are finalized.
- Accessibility: Accessible viewing areas and a designated indoor sensory-friendly viewing space are available.
Tips & Advice
- Get in the Santa photo line before the late-afternoon cutoff, because guests in line by then are the ones guaranteed a photo.
- Allow extra travel time and expect detours, because street closures around Florence Boulevard start in the afternoon.
- Head to the Dorothy Powell Senior Center if your family needs a calmer spot, since its sensory-friendly area opens before the parade.
- Cast your People's Choice vote online after the parade, before voting closes the following night.
- Sign up as a banner walker if you're comfortable walking the roughly 1.6-mile route, to help groups that need walkers.
Special Events & Promotions
- Glow Before the Show at Peart Park: children's market, holiday activities, seasonal treats and photos with Santa before the parade.
- Sensory-friendly viewing area at the Dorothy Powell Senior Center, which opens before the parade starts.
- Mayor's Welcome at the City Hall Stage on parade night.
- People's Choice online voting opens on parade night and runs through the next day.
- New this year: every parade entry has two handheld banners carried at the front.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do before the parade?
Glow Before the Show at Peart Park has a children's market, holiday-themed activities, seasonal treats and photos with Santa.
Is there a quieter place to watch?
Yes. A sensory-friendly viewing area at the Dorothy Powell Senior Center offers a quieter, more supportive way to enjoy the parade.
How does People's Choice voting work?
Voting opens online on parade night and closes the following night. The winners are announced online and on City social media, and the top entry is recognized at a City Council meeting.
Can I watch if I can't make it in person?
Yes. The parade is livestreamed on the City's Facebook and YouTube pages.
How can I take part in the parade?
Businesses, schools, nonprofits and community groups can register an entry. Each entry needs two banner walkers who can walk the roughly 1.6-mile route. You can also volunteer as a banner walker for groups that need one.
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