APS Electric Light Parade

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Helpful tips for parade attendees

• ​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

2025 Sponsors

We thank the following organizations for their generous support of the 38th Annual APS Electric Light Parade.