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Glendale Glitters

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All that glitters is gold! Glendale Glitters Spectacular Nov. 28-29, 2008

Glendale Glitters 2008 awarded Critic’s Pick as
Best Festival in AZ

The city’s favorite holiday tradition, Glendale Glitters, was awarded azcentral.com’s Critic’s Pick for Best Festival for 2008! Don’t miss this year’s opening weekend on Nov. 28-29, from 5-10 p.m. each evening. Free admission and free parking mean you can bring the whole family and not break the bank!

The exciting stage show counts down to the lighting ceremony on Friday evening, beginning at 6 p.m. You won’t believe your eyes as you take in the stunning display of 1.5 million lights illuminating twelve blocks of Historic Downtown Glendale.

Visitors of all ages will delight in multiple stages of entertainment, food, hand-crafted holiday gifts, a children’s winter wonderland, horse-drawn carriage rides, shopping and, of course, visits with Jolly Ol’ St. Nick. The charming shops and one-of-a-kind boutiques in Historic Downtown will also offer extended hours for the opening weekend.

The glittering magic of Glendale’s holiday display remains lit nightly through Jan. 17, from 5-10 p.m. each evening. (see box to the right for additional weekend entertainment).

Additional weekend entertainment

The holiday magic continues with more events in downtown Glendale, each Friday and Saturday listed below, from 6-10 p.m. each evening.

Dec. 5-6: Glendale’s Gingerbread Nights
Dec. 12-13: Glendale’s Jingle Bell Rockin’ Nights
Dec. 19-20: Glendale’s Spirit of Giving Weekend

Glendale Glitters Spectacular is sponsored by APS, Diamond Resorts, KTVK Channel 3, KMLE, KOOL, 101.5 Jamz and the Arizona Republic. For more information, call the Special Event Hotline at 623-930-2299.