As the Official Arizona Christmas City, Prescott is known for its festive spirit, twinkling lights and community warmth. This holiday season, we encourage you to celebrate our unique charm by shopping local and supporting the brick-and-mortar businesses that make Prescott special. Local businesses are the heartbeat of our community. They provide character to our historic downtown and offer personalized service that you won’t find elsewhere. From handcrafted goods to one-of-a-kind gifts, … [Read more...] about Support Local: Shop Prescott This Holiday Season
Arizona Christmas City
Arizona’s Christmas City Twinkling through the Holidays
When the late Rose Mofford, then governor of Arizona, named Prescott “Arizona’s Christmas City” in 1989, she may not have envisioned the celebration that would grow. Prescott now is recognized nationally as a festive place to be for the holidays, attracting thousands every year. In the Quad Cities, the season started Saturday evening, Nov. 24, with the Holiday Light Parade and dozens of colorfully decorated entries. Organized by the Prescott Downtown Partnership, events culminated with … [Read more...] about Arizona’s Christmas City Twinkling through the Holidays