Visit Prescott - Arizona's Official Christmas City!

World's Largest Gingerbread Village Nov 23-Jan 1 Prescott Resort & Conference Center   1500 State Route 69, Prescott The World's Largest Gingerbread Village is ready for all to tour this coming holiday season. The Village is in the lobby of the Prescott Resort & Conference Center, 24 hours a day and seven days a week. There is no charge to see the Village.    For more information, please call (928) 776-1666. 18th Annual  Holiday Light Parade November 30 6-7:30 pm   Come join us for the event that is fun for the whole family. Enjoy a parade of festive and creative floats decorated with stunning lights, holiday music, and of course  Santa will be there to kick off the holiday season. Bring your chairs and dress warmly.    Courthouse Plaza Downtown Prescott   Holiday Festival of Lights December 6  5-7:30 pm Civic Center Ampitheater 7501 Civic Circle  Prescott Valley A festive celebration with favorite seasonal songs, a giant Christmas tree lighting and brilliant night light parade. For more information, please contact the  Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce www.pvchamber.org 31st Annual Christmas Parade December 7 1-3 pm     Courthouse Plaza and Downtown Prescott Streets Don't miss the Christmas Parade in Prescott. Santa visits Arizona's Christmas City in this fun and festive parade around Prescott's Courthouse Plaza. It's an ideal way to celebrate the season with family, friends and neighbors.    59th Annual Courthouse Lighting December 7 6-8 pm   Courthouse Plaza Downtown Prescott    Come and witness the spectacular event that is one of the highlights in Arizona's Christmas City.  The Courthouse Lighting has become an treasured tradition for residents and visitors alike. Musical performances begin at 4 pm, with the Courthouse Lighting Program starting at 6 pm.  Be sure to dress warmly!  Frontier Christmas  December 7 6-8:30 pm  Sharlot Hall Museum 415 W. Gurley St. Prescott    Sharlot Hall Museum's Living History interpreters will revive the spirit of Christmas past at this annual celebration with reenactments, pioneer crafts, food and hot beverages. Join us at the Museum directly after the official tree-lighting at the Courthouse Plaza!  ACKER MUSICAL SHOWCASE   December 13   5:30-8:30 pm Various Locations, Downtown Prescott    Known simply as "Acker Night" in the Prescott community, The J.S. Acker Musical Showcase has become a highlight of the holiday season and one of Prescott's favorite hometown events. Over 100 musical groups performing for three hours in and around the Prescott downtown area. This free, annual, holiday event showcases the many talented musicians in the Prescott, Arizona area in a most unique way. More than 80 downtown businesses open their doors to host musical groups of every genre, turning Prescott's downtown into a veritable smorgasbord of entertainment for the thousands of patrons who come out to enjoy the event each year. Visit www.ackernight.com for details.  WHISKEY ROW NEW YEAR'S EVE BOOT DROP    December 31 8 pm-Midnight Historic Whiskey Row, Downtown Prescott A Boot Drop?  Of course!  Prescott knows how the West is done, and New Year's Eve is no exception!  Historic Whiskey Row is the perfect location to ring in the New Year the cowboy way.     Watch the illuminated cowboy boot as its lowered from the 40-foot high Palace Building's flagpole at 10:00 pm and again at midnight. Enjoy entertainment, amazing fireworks and fantastic local vendors.