Winter Wonderland & Electric Light Parade
December 13
On December 13th, 2025 come experience Payson Parks and Recreation’s 3rd Annual Winter Wonderland and our 36th annual Electric Light Parade. The event will be held at Green Valley Park. There will be fun for all! Kids can enjoy our festive inflatables and games on the lawn. Santa will make an appearance for pictures by the lake from 1:30-5pm. Attendees can enjoy the picnic area after visiting our food vendors. There will also be merchandise vendors on site for those of you looking for the perfect Christmas gifts.
And from 3pm to 5pm, join Sonoran Swing for live music at the Green Valley Performance Stage.
To kick off the holiday lights, our ceremonial Christmas Tree Lighting will take place at 5:30pm at Deming Pioneer Park. Make sure to walk down Main Street afterwards and find a spot for the best Electric Light Parade around! The parade will begin at 6pm and will head down Main Street to the Sawmill Theater. Make sure to keep an eye out for Santa and the Mogollon Monster at the end of the parade!
📍 Green Valley Park – Winter Wonderland (12:00 PM – 5:00 PM)
Enjoy holiday-themed activities, festive treats, and fun for the whole family!
📍 Deming Pioneer Park – Christmas Tree Lighting (5:30 PM)
Gather around as we light up the town’s Christmas tree in a heartwarming ceremony.
📍 Historic Main Street – Electric Light Parade (6:00 PM)
Watch dazzling floats, twinkling lights, and holiday magic fill the streets in this spectacular parade!
✨ Don’t miss this fun-filled holiday celebration! 🎅🎁
Event dates, times, and ticket availability are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please check the official website or contact event organizers directly.