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World of Illumination Donates $25,000 in Ticket Proceeds to Make-a-Wish Arizona
December 23, 2020 GMT
World of Illumination is donating $25,000 in ticket proceeds to Make-A-Wish Arizona.
GLENDALE, Ariz. - December 23, 2020 - ( Newswire.com )
World of Illumination the world’s largest drive-through animated light show is giving back this holiday season. On Wednesday, Dec. 23, co-founders Simon Kreisberger and Yakir Urman will present a check for $25,000 to Make-A-Wish Arizona.
A special Arizona wish kid and her family will be present to receive the check, as will donors Robert and Peggy Piske. The check presentation will take place at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by a drive through the mile-long light show Rockin’ Christmas, located at Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale.
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A tidal wave of hype continues for what is promised as a âone-of-a-kindâ entertainment center anchored by a lagoon.
But, even as he promoted the Crystal Lagoons project he proclaimed would be a âgame-changer for Glendale,â City Manager Kevin Phelps gave perhaps the first âcautionâ signs.
Crystal Lagoons is a massive water park, entertainment, restaurant and retail centerâwith hotelsâplanned just south of State Farm Stadium.
Phelps told an online audience Dec. 2 the developer is âhoping to be able to break ground before the end of the year.Â
âWeâre a little bit behind on being able to turn shovels,â he added. Phelps said construction will begin âif not December, the first quarter (of 2021).
List: Holiday events around the Valley and Arizona
By FOX 10 Staff article
An old Polar Express train machine adorned with Christmas lights at Williams Station (Arizona) on Route 66 traveling along historic Route 66 in Arizona. (Photo by Joaquin Gomez Sastre/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
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COVID-19 may be here this holiday season, but that doesn t mean the typical events have to be canceled.
Whether you re looking for an activity for the whole family to do or you want to enjoy festive libations and treats, there s plenty of opportunities to enjoy the Christmas season.
Christmas at the Princess
The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess has been hosting its holiday event every year for the past 11 years.