The Holiday Season Begins in Downtown Phoenix with the Return of CitySkate CitySkate took a hiatus in 2020 due to COVID-19 but returned to downtown Phoenix on November 26th. FOX 10’s Bailey Miller reports. PHOENIX – The day after Thanksgiving, two events in the Phoenix area marked the start of the Phoenix area Christmas season. City Skate After a hiatus in 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, ice skating is finally back in Downtown Phoenix, as CitySkate began on November 26th, ushering in the Christmas season, so to speak. “Christmas shopping, ice skating, we’re going to eat, it’s going to be a great time,” said one person. This year CitySkate will be different as it has been relocated to Patriots Park at Cityscape due to light rail construction. Regardless of where the ice rink is located, one of the real reasons it’s unique is that everyone is enjoying the ice while enjoying the perfect desert weather at the same time. “We’re just lucky. It’s amazing what it is. I like sun and ice skating. It’s great with music and everything,” said another person. CitySkate takes place every evening from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Admission for adults is $ 18. Fantasy of Lights Parade Festival of Lights Parade Returns to Tempe after COVID-19 Break Like many other events, the 2020 Festival of Lights Parade in Downtown Tempe has been canceled due to COVID-19. Now the event is visible to everyone again. Irene Snyder from FOX 10 reports. In the meantime, the Christmas tree in Downtown Tempe was lit and the annual Fantasy of Lights Christmas parade was back on. Like CitySkate, the 2020 event was suspended due to COVID-19. The parade featured children and adults in Christmas costumes as well as Christmas lights. Some furry friends also attended the festive celebrations. “I just like the swimmers!” said a child. “I like it because of all the lights. It just feels like Christmas and I like Christmas!” said another child. The Carter family and friends have made the parade their holiday tradition for a decade. “We camp a little earlier every year,” said Ali Carter. “We get food, hang out and the kids run around and play soccer and then we watch the parade.” The family, like many others, missed the 2020 parade due to COVID-19 and is therefore particularly looking forward to being there again in 2021 Melissa Robichaub. The children watched anxiously as each car drove past them until the big man himself appeared and finally helped set the tree on fire. More Christmas Stories Tune on to FOX 10 Phoenix for the Latest News For the latest local news, download the FOX 10 News app
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