Take An Enchanting Winter Walk Through Winterhaven In Arizona

The Christmas holidays are now upon us! If you like celebrating the holiday season by checking out light displays, you’re in luck! Arizona is home to some truly amazing displays that show off the holiday spirit, and today we’re featuring one you won’t want to miss: the Winterhaven Festival of Lights in Tucson. Get ready to experience the best winter hike in Arizona.

Now in its 70th year, the Winterhaven Festival of Lights is a sparkling wonderland of cheer.

The Winterhaven neighborhood in Tucson goes all-out with holiday decorations. They really know how to deck the halls

with amazing light displays.

You'll find hundreds of families walking the streets of the Winterhaven neighborhood in December to get a glimpse of the unique displays.

The event has grown over the years, drawing in hundreds of thousands of curious people from across Tucson and other parts of the state. There's a reason why people consider this to be the best Christmas light hike in Arizona.

The festival's origins date back to 1949, when the neighborhood was being developed and the concept was replicated from a similar display in southern California neighborhoods. Since then, it has grown into its own event, showcasing classic Christmas displays...

...impressive shows...

...some that look like massive art installations...

...and some that are just a bit wacky!

Yes, that is Lady Gaga in the foreground with Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe, and a breakdancing elf in the background.

The event is free to attend but residents ask that visitors bring a canned food donation. In 2016, the festival helped bring in more than 46,000 pounds of food donations to the Community Food Bank!

Along the way, you can also enjoy live musical performances from local musicians and snacks from food vendors. And, for those feeling a little tired or are unable to walk the entire distance, hay rides and trolleys can ride you around the neighborhood!

Have you visited the Winterhaven Festival of Lights before? What was your experience like?

This year, The Winterhaven Festival of Lights operates from December 14 to 29 in Tucson’s Winterhaven neighborhood, located near Tucson Boulevard and Fort Lowell Road. You can find details about the event, maps, and other ways to liven up the winter walk by visiting their website, here.

What are your favorite things to do in winter in Arizona? Want to check out another amazing light display in this great state? The largest in North America just happens to be right here in our backyard! Read about Lights of the World in One Of The Most Epic Light Displays In The Country Is Right Here In Arizona for details.