The Arizona Desert Comes Alive With This Unique Light Show
Christmas might be over, but light shows aren’t – at least, not here in Arizona. Every night until March, psychedelic beams and pulsating sounds turn the Desert Botanical Garden into a striking masterpiece. See for yourself:
Like a living canvas, the desert is set ablaze with brilliant lights and sounds that paint pictures on its landscape. Electric Desert is one of seven similar displays across America in which gardens are illuminated in the most unique way imaginable.
Klip Collective, a video shop using various sensory techniques to create these spellbinding scenes, is responsible for the ingenious idea. Though founded in Philadelphia, their work can be seen all across the globe.
Psychedelic colors and patterns turn the plants into works of art. Couple that with pulsating beats, and the already majestic desert comes to life in an entirely different way.
Arrive before sunset and see the garden in its normal state to truly understand how stark a contrast it undergoes when night falls. This is one transformation you won't soon forget!
Electric Desert runs through May 12, 2019, and takes place on Sunday through Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Thursday through Saturday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Want a peek at what you’ll see at Electric Desert? Check out this incredible video from last year’s event shared on YouTube by Desert Botanical Garden for a glimpse of the spectacular show and the amazing work by Klip Collective that goes into creating it:
The Desert Botanical Garden is located at 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008. For more information about this amazing event, visit the Desert Botanical Gardens website here.
Have you been to Electric Desert yet? If not, it better be on your 2019 bucket list!
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
