"About a 30-minute drive from Phoenix, a quirky downtown tradition dating to 1957 stacks nearly 1,200 tumbleweeds into a tree shape, sprays them white, dusts them with 65 pounds of glitter, and adorns the structure with over 1,200 lights. The annual lighting and Parade of Lights (typically the first Saturday in December) include live music, a chance to meet Santa, and a festive downtown atmosphere. The display remains lit through Jan. 5, 2025. Free entry." - Travel + Leisure Staff