San Luis gets in the Christmas spirit with its Holiday Parade of Lights

SAN LUIS, Ariz. — San Luis welcomed the holiday season with its largest celebration of the year as over one thousand locals filled the streets Thursday evening for the city’s annual Parade of Lights.

The festive event, which began at 6:30 p.m., featured a long line of illuminated floats, decorated vehicles, marching bands, and other holiday-themed displays.

A panel of judges evaluated participants in several categories, including Best Automobile, Best Entertainment, Best Float, and Best Marching Band. One group was also honored with the coveted “Merriest Award.” Judges focused on creativity, authenticity, and overall presentation.

“We’re so excited to see that this event is actually taking place,” said San Luis Public Information Officer Francia Alonso. “Our community is really excited to have it in place. We’re excited to see the lights, the creativity, and most importantly, our talent.”

Participants said the parade offered more than just an opportunity to earn recognition. For some, it was a chance to highlight months of dedication and progress.

“We want to focus on our students… how much they’ve progressed and how much passion they’ve been putting into this project,” said Diego Aragon of the Harvest Preparatory Music Club.

The city estimates that more than one thousand people attended the celebration, marking one of San Luis’ most successful holiday events to date.