If you live in Arizona, you know how special a time of year the Christmas season is. And what better way to celebrate than by visiting Prescott? This small, charming, and historic city is best known for its Whiskey Row and for being the official Christmas city in the Grand Canyon State. On Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, the 69th Annual Courthouse Lighting will occur. This time-honored tradition is the best holiday light display in Prescott, AZ, and will make your holidays merry and bright!

If you've never spent any time in Prescott during the holiday season, you're missing out. As the official Christmas City of Arizona, Prescott is as good as it gets with its twinkling light displays, festivities, community events, and more.
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While homes, businesses, and storefronts start decorating before Thanksgiving, the true kick-off to the Christmas season in Prescott happens during the annual Courthouse Lighting event.
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The Courthouse Lighting is a much-anticipated holiday event held at the historic Yavapai County Courthouse in downtown Prescott. The entire town seems to gather in the square for the events leading up to the illumination of the light display.
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A large crowd always gathers in front of the Courthouse on Gurley Street for hours in anticipation of the lighting ceremony.

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This year marks the 69th Annual Courthouse Lighting. This free event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m.
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Festivities will start with a parade and Santa followed by singing by the Prescott High School Chamber Singers. At 6 p.m., the lighting of the Courthouse and fireworks will begin.
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If you can make it to this event, it's a wonderful way to put you in the holiday spirit. If not, the Courthouse will be illuminated the entire season so I urge you to visit when you can!
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Have you ever experienced the best holiday light display in Prescott, AZ? Will you head up to Christmas City this year? Let us know along with your favorite holiday event in the state. To learn more about the 69th Annual Courthouse Lighting, visit the Prescott, Arizona Chamber of Commerce website and give the Experience Prescott Facebook page a follow for updates.

For more events, take a look at the Ultimate Guide To Winter Attractions And Activities In Arizona.

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