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The theme of the 2023 APS Electric Light Parade is "It's Electric!" This year is all about neon! 

Registration to join the parade is OPEN! ​​

The 2023 APS Electric Light Parade is  happening Saturday, December 2, 2023!

​Share your Electric Lig​ht Parade Experience with us using
#phxlightparade

Parade starting location:
Central Ave. and Montebello Ave.
Parade Starts at 7 p.m.

Parade ending location:
7th St​​. and Indian School Rd. 
*Parade run-time varies​

Day of Parade Road Closures - 5 to 11 p.m.:
Central Ave: Camelback Rd. to Bethany Home Rd.
7th St.: Indian School Rd. to Osborn Rd. 
Camelback Rd.: 1st Ave. to 7th St.

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​Helpful tips for those planning to attend this year's parade:

• ​The parade is a rain or shine event. Check the weather forecast​.
  
  

•  Crowds for this event have grown large in recent years and spectators often start arriving hours prior to parade time to reserve a spot.  Viewing spots along the parade route are first-come, first-served.
  

•  There is a very large crowd (especially children) so be kind and respectful of other attendees, local homeowners and businesses around the parade route.
  

• There are many portable restrooms along the route; scope out the location near you before you need to find one.
  

• It's very dark once the streetlights go off so stay behind the cones on the route and NEVER run out into the parade.
  

• Parking is available on city streets around the parade route and is on a first-come, first-served basis. Private lots near the parade area often offer parking for a fee
  

• Utilize mass transit to and from the parade route; consider taking Valley Metro Light Rail to avoid traffic congestion.

•  Even though it may be a cool evening, hydrate yourself.

•  Dress for the weather; the temperature really drops once the sun goes down.

• Bring blankets and chairs for seating.

• Spectators should try to minimize and gather any trash and litter generated during the parade to ease post-event cleanup.

• Families make a night of it by bringing food, drinks and snacks.  Coolers are permitted, but alcohol and glass containers are prohibited.
  

• Follow the instructions of parade staff, parade monitors and the public safety staff around and along the parade route.

• Respect the parade route; to ensure the safety of parade entries and attendees, remain behind all cones and barricades to ensure a safe route for the entries is maintained down the route.

• We invite parade sponsors, entries and spectators to join us on social media platforms; follow, like share and tag us.  Additionally, we would like spectators to share posts with one another using the hashtag: #PHXLightParade
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