Fantasy of Lights Boat Parade
Tempe Town Lake comes alive with boats of all shapes and sizes decorated in glowing holiday lights, inflatable characters, and creative themes. Visitors can browse a holiday market featuring local vendors, enjoy live music and entertainment, and purchase food and drinks from food trucks and beer and wine gardens. The event also features Santa photo opportunities, letter writing for kids, and a grand fireworks finale over the water.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Free.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Tempe
Food & Drink
Food truck, snack, and drink vendors offer seasonal eats and treats, with beer and wine gardens and cozy drinks also available.
Parking
Parking, transportation and road-closure information is linked.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Bring a clear bag or leave your bag at home, because every guest has to follow the clear bag policy to get in.
- Come early enough to shop the holiday market, write a letter to Santa and grab a drink before the boat parade starts.
- Stay after the boats go by, because the night ends with a fireworks show over Tempe Town Lake.
- Read the event's parking, transportation and road-closure details before you head downtown so you know how you'll get to Tempe Beach Park.
Links & Contact
Run by Downtown Tempe Authority
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do besides watching the boats?
There's a holiday market with local vendors, live music and entertainment, food trucks with snack and drink vendors, and beer and wine gardens. Kids can also write letters to Santa and get a photo with him.
Is there a bag policy?
Yes. All guests must follow the clear bag policy to get in.
How does the night end?
After the boat parade, there's a fireworks show over the lake.
Is it a good outing for kids?
Yes. It's a free, family-friendly night, and kids can write letters to Santa and get a photo with him.
How can I get involved?
Downtown Tempe takes event applications, volunteers and sponsors for the boat parade.
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