City of Phoenix Christmas and New Year's Holiday Notice | https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/article/2610 | Articles and Features | | 12/20/2022 3:00:00 PM | https://www.phoenix.gov/newssite/Lists/NewsArticle/Attachments/2610/Newsroom_CommOffice_01.jpg | | City of Phoenix Christmas and New Year's Holiday Notice | <div class="ExternalClass9D3B7496E963462284C40EA57F80B2F5"><html>
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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">City of Phoenix offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 26 and Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of Christmas and New Year’s Day. The City of Phoenix wishes its residents a happy and safe holiday season!</span>
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<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">The City of Phoenix Fire Department reminds residents to never let Christmas trees get dry or they will quicky become a fire hazard. Additionally, never overload electronical outlets. </span>
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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">The City of Phoenix Police Department reminds to keep your celebrations safe – never drink and drive. Additionally, celebrating with gunfire is against the law and punishable by more than five years in prison...what goes up, must come down, and can kill. </span>
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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Here's how City services are affected:</span>
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<strong>Solid Waste Collection:</strong>
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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> With the Christmas holiday and New Year's Day falling on non-service days, trash and recycling collection will not be impacted. </span>
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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Free h</span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">oliday tree and wreath disposal! Drop off your live tree or wreath between Monday, Dec. 26 and Saturday, Jan. 8</span>
<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> at a designated Phoenix Park or at one of the Public Works Department's Transfer Stations. For the complete list of locations, visit </span>
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<span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">phoenix.gov/publicworks/recycling/christmas-tree-recycling.</span>
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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> Note: plastic trees or wreaths will not be accepted.</span>
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<strong>Transfer Stations:</strong> </span>
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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> will be closed on Monday, Dec. 26 and Monday, Jan. 2.</span>
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<strong>Library:</strong>
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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> All Phoenix Public Library locations are open from 9 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, Dec. 24. On Sunday, Dec. 25, Monday, Dec. 26, Sunday, Jan. 1 and Monday, January 2., all Phoenix Public Library locations are closed. Phoenix Public Library book drops and digital/eResources are available 24/7. Visit </span>
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<strong>Parking Meters</strong></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><strong>:</strong> All </span>
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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">are enforced 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays.</span>
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<strong>Parks and Recreation Facilities</strong></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><strong>:</strong> City of Phoenix </span>
<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Community centers will be closed on Sunday, Dec. 25, Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Community Centers will also be closed on Sunday, Jan. 1 and Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of New Year’s Day. Community centers will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 and staff will close park restrooms at 6 p.m. on these dates.</span>
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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> will be open for regular hours, but please review </span>
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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> safety guidelines before visiting a trail. </span>
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<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Pueblo Grande Museum</span>
<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> will be closed on Sunday, Dec. 25 and Monday, Dec. 26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. The museum will also be closed on Sunday, Jan. 1 and Monday, Jan. 2 in observance of New Year’s Day. </span>
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<strong>Public Transit:</strong>
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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"> On Saturday, Dec. 24, bus and rail will operate on a Saturday schedule. On Sunday, Dec. 25, service will operate on a Sunday schedule. Customer Service is closed Dec. 25, but will be open Dec. 24 and Dec. 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.</span>
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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">On Saturday, Dec. 31, service will operate on a Saturday schedule, and Customer Service is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Valley Metro Rail service will be extended to 2 a.m., and sponsored </span>
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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">On Sunday, Jan. 1, service will operate on a Sunday schedule and Customer Service is closed. On Jan. 2 service will operate on a Sunday schedule and Customer Service is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.</span>
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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">For more details, </span>
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<span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">visit Valley Metro</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">.</span>
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<strong>Transit Centers</strong></span><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><strong>: </strong>Central Station, Metrocenter, Sunnyslope and Ed Pastor public transit centers are closed Dec. 26, 2022 and Jan. 2, 2023.</span>
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<strong>Dial-a-Ride: </strong>
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<span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US">Dial-a-Ride service will be available, by reservation, between 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. To learn more about the Dial-a-Ride service, visit </span>
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<strong>Sky Harbor International Airport</strong></span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"><strong>:</strong> If you plan to park at the airport, reserve your parking in advance. Book your parking at </span>
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<span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">skyharbor.com/</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">parkphx</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">. Come early even if you have a reservation. The airport will be busy so allow for extra time to enter the parking facilities and find a space. You can also Use our Find A Spot tool to see parking availability. This can be found at </span>
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<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Passengers can view security checkpoint wait times on skyharbor.com or on one of the flight information display boards in each terminal. You can use any security checkpoint in Terminal 4 to access any gate. </span>
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<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">The PHX RESERVE program allows guests to schedule a specific time for their TSA security screening. All you need to do is reserve your time and show up at your assigned checkpoint at your appointment time. Register at </span>
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<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Confirm flight status with your airline before heading to the airport, then give yourself plenty of time. Arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight departs if you are flying domestically, three hours if you are flying internationally.</span>
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<span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Finally, look for Navigators dressed in purple. Navigator volunteers serve all over the Airport by providing directions, information, and friendly assistance. They serve as a welcoming presence to more than 120,000 passengers each day, truly making it America’s Friendliest Airport®.</span></p></div><br>
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