# Downtown Tempe Fantasy of Lights Street Parade & Tree Lighting > Event for families in the Phoenix–Mesa–Chandler area (AZ). Times are Arizona Time. - When: Sat, Nov 28 · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM - Where: Downtown Tempe / Mill Avenue, Mill Ave & 3rd St, Tempe, AZ 85281 - Ages: All ages (free family event; stroller accessible along paved downtown sidewalks) - Price: Free admission; free street viewing along Mill Ave; free photos with Santa at CenterPoint Plaza. - Organizer: Downtown Tempe Authority - Official page: https://www.downtowntempe.com/events/fantasy-of-lights-street-parade - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/phoenix/activities/downtown-tempe-fantasy-of-lights-street-parade-and-tree-lighting--listing-f9acc528b0ae60723f063d21 ## About Downtown Tempe officially welcomes the holidays on Thanksgiving weekend with the festive Fantasy of Lights Street Parade along iconic Mill Avenue. Families line the sidewalks to watch dozens of brightly lit floats, costumed marching units, youth dancers, and local high school marching bands parade through the heart of the city, culminating with Santa Claus riding his illuminated sleigh. Before and after the parade, CenterPoint Plaza hosts a bustling holiday street market with local artisans, live musical entertainment, carolers, and free visits with Santa. 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