Christmas Light Parade in downtown Globe Saturday Dec. 14

Globe Downtown Association and partners including the City of Globe present the annual Christmas Light Parade Dec. 14 starting at  6:00 pm. For entry applications and more information call the Globe Downtown Association office at 928-425-8111, email  historicglobeaz@gmail.com  or message Molly at 480-345-7477. please like-and-follow for updates https://www.facebook.com/globedowntownassociation

The parade begin after dusk, about 6:00 pm Pro Tip -- arrive early to get a parking spot! And to visit downtown shops, restaurants and merchants for holiday gifts and treats This year's theme is "Christmas Traditions" and parade applications are available at the Cobre Valle Center for the Arts and also the historic 1910 Jail apply soon to make sure your entry has a spot in the annual Christmas light parade -- deadline to apply is Wednesday Dec. 11.

Parade route starts, and entries line-up  at the east end of Broad Street, near the teepee and Globe Public Library – from there the route heads west on Broad Street towards the train trestle running along historic Broad Street from Cottonwood to Yuma streets in historic downtown Globe. Colorful lighted floats filled with music and Christmas cheer galore! The event includes live music on the old courthouse bandstand starting at 5:00 pm, along with cocoa, popcorn and food trucks on Oak Street. A second announcing station with music and  more will be located near Bailey Street, and sponsored by Western Reprographics. Make a full day of it, with other events also downtown on Dec. 14. Bring your kids to the "Read on Express" event at the train depot 12-4pm, hosted by the Arizona Youth Partnership team and a range of local community agencies and sponsors. Your kids can pose with Santa, Mrs. Claus & the Grinch for holiday card photo-ops, free books are available for children; make-and-take crafts, cocoa & cookies, and a tiny train ride for the kiddos. Plus, a bonus event held over at the 1910 Jail courtyard on Oak Street: Run by Joshua Caroll and filled with live punk rock bands playing Christmas music from 12-9, pausing for the parade shenanigans. Christmas Light Parade is brought to you by the Globe Downtown Association, the City of Globe and many community partners. For more information call the Globe Downtown Association office at 928-425-8111, email historicglobeaz@gmail.com or message Molly at 480-345-7477. Parade applications are available at the CVCA and the 1910 Jail.