Activities

• Crafts 
• Snow Activities
• Synthetic Ice Rink
• Inflatables
• Food Trucks 
• Carolers

At 7:00 PM Gilbert Mayor and Town Council will light our beloved Water Tower for the holidays. After the lighting ceremony, enjoy the festive synchronized colors every half hour from 5:30 to 10:00 PM each evening through January 6th.

Food and Drinks

Enjoy some local eats! We will have delicious holiday themed hot coco, gourmet cookies, and other snacks on site. We also encourage guests to eat at one of the many local restaurants downtown. 

Note: Vendors will be accepting card payments. No ATMs are available on site. Please plan accordingly. Vendors are subject to change.

Parking

Free parking will be available in Downtown Gilbert. Be sure to arrive as close to 6:00 PM as possible as we anticipate parking lots to be very busy!

Check out the map for where to park. 

Accessibility 

This event is held at Gilbert's Water Tower Plaza and is fully accessible by strollers, wheelchairs and walkers. Leashed pets are allowed at this event, but please remember to pick up after your furry friend! 

ASL Interpreters will be on-site translating all announcements. 

Sponsorship Opportunities

• If you are interested in sponsoring the Gilbert Holiday Lighting, please contact either Mike Leppert at mike.leppert@gilbertaz.gov or Katie Dalton at katie.dalton@gilbertaz.gov.

• Holiday Lighting Sponsorship 2024

Vendor Opportunities 

If you are interested in being a food or retail vendor at one of our events, please submit the Vendor Application Form. 

Vendors must receive approval from Gilbert Events before attending the event.