This holiday season, Prescott, known as Arizona’s Christmas City, is preparing to dazzle with a festive lineup that promises something special for everyone. From lively parades and Santa visits to traditional Christmas markets and street parties, downtown Prescott will be aglow with holiday magic. Prescott has long been cherished as a holiday destination, but this year, it has earned national recognition, being named one of the “Top 10 Best Christmas Towns” by Newsweek. To kick off the … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Christmas City Celebrating a Season of Holiday Cheer
Arizona's Christmas City
Prescott Ushers in the Holidays
Prescott truly enjoys holiday celebrations and honoring those who serve. November is a month where we honor our veterans, celebrate Thanksgiving, and then we begin one of our most significant seasons with the events of Arizona’s Christmas City. We begin with Veterans Day, on Nov. 11. I view Veterans Day as a celebration, giving us a chance to thank all veterans for their service to our country. We do so in grand style here in Prescott, with the annual Veterans Day Parade downtown, beginning at … [Read more...] about Prescott Ushers in the Holidays
December is a Special Time in Prescott
December in Prescott is a special time as we fully embrace our designation as Arizona’s Christmas City. Traditional annual events nearly every weekend of the month are connected by the magical lights on the Courthouse Plaza on display every night. Whether you enjoy the reverie of festive traditional events or just a quiet stroll through a display of thousands of brilliantly colored lights, Prescott has something for everyone this month. The 41st Annual Christmas Parade opens the events at 1 … [Read more...] about December is a Special Time in Prescott
Arizona’s Christmas City Celebrates with Santa, Parades, Courthouse Lighting, Bonfire Festival, Outside Market, Music and Boot Drop
Arizona Christmas City organizers are planning a holiday season of free events in downtown Prescott. Festivities begin with The Holiday Light Parade & Bonfire Festival, which returns for its 26th year in Prescott on Saturday, Nov. 25, starting at 6 p.m. on Cortez St. The parade will be led by Santa and will feature more than 40 colorfully lighted floats and music from school marching bands. The parade ends on the field at Mile High Middle School, where the Bonfire Festival will take place … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Christmas City Celebrates with Santa, Parades, Courthouse Lighting, Bonfire Festival, Outside Market, Music and Boot Drop
November is a Time to Honor and Celebrate as We Usher in the Holidays
One of the things I appreciate about Prescott is that our community truly enjoys celebrations and honoring those who serve. November is a time to do just that, as we celebrate Veterans Day and Thanksgiving, and then we usher in one of the most significant seasons with the events of Arizona’s Christmas City. Veterans Day was originally named Armistice Day following the end of World War I, and then in the United States, it became a celebration honoring all of our military veterans. While Memorial … [Read more...] about November is a Time to Honor and Celebrate as We Usher in the Holidays
Reducing Taxes, Protecting Airport Land, Expanding Open Space in the New Year
Happy New Year! I sincerely hope that your holidays were blessed with the warmth of this wonderful season. It was great to see Arizona’s Christmas City in full swing, with all of our favorite events and a few new ones. Prescott City Council looks ahead to 2023, which will no doubt be an important year for the city. First I would like to congratulate our new Mayor Pro Tem Brandon Montoya, and thank last year’s Pro Tem Cathey Rusing for her leadership in 2022. I am pleased to share with you … [Read more...] about Reducing Taxes, Protecting Airport Land, Expanding Open Space in the New Year
Celebrating the Holidays in Arizona’s Christmas City
During this time of year, our thoughts turn to all of the wonders of Christmas and the holiday season. Prescott is Arizona’s Christmas City. This was done by proclamation by Arizona Governor Rose Mofford in 1989. Prescott has proudly carried this title, and we have endeavored to live up to it ever since. A few years back, Prescott was named one of the best cities in America in which to experience Christmas. We invite you and your family to join us for the many events that take place between … [Read more...] about Celebrating the Holidays in Arizona’s Christmas City
Prescott’s Destination Management Organization Striving to Keep Economy Strong
As board chair of Prescott’s Tourism Advisory Committee (TAC), I have the privilege to work almost daily with the team at the City of Prescott Tourism Office. This city department is structured as the official Destination Management Organization (DMO) for Prescott, and only one DMO is allowed to exist in a city or town. The city staff that makes up our DMO includes Community Outreach Manager John Heiney; Tourism and Economic Initiatives Manager Ann Steward; Tourism and Economic Initiatives … [Read more...] about Prescott’s Destination Management Organization Striving to Keep Economy Strong
Looking Forward to Serving Prescott
Dear Citizens of Prescott: This is my first column as mayor, so I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to those who are not familiar with me. First, I would like to congratulate my new council members on the Prescott City Council, including Brandon Montoya, Eric Moore and Jessica Hall. I look forward to working with each of them, as well as our incumbent council members. I was born and raised in Sacramento, California. After graduation from high school, I enlisted in the … [Read more...] about Looking Forward to Serving Prescott
Parades and Acker Night Events Cancelled
Due to ongoing concerns about rapidly increasing COVID-19 numbers, the City, the Prescott Chamber, Prescott Downtown Partnership, and Acker Night Committee jointly decided to cancel their events, including the Holiday Light Parade and Bonfire Festival; The Christmas Parade, and Acker Night. The Courthouse Lighting will be held “virtually”, with online video of the traditional ceremony. The Whiskey Row Boot Drop will delay their decision until December 21. The decision by the … [Read more...] about Parades and Acker Night Events Cancelled
