Maricopa's annual holiday cheer is gearing up to display a new luminous spectacle: a holiday drone light show. This Saturday, December 7, from 5-8 p.m., Merry Copa invites families and friends to immerse in the season's joy at Copper Sky Regional Park. With a history of successful events, this year's festival is touted to deliver familiar holiday joy alongside new thrills, without costing attendees a dime.
Preparation is key to maximizing your experience and starts with securing your travel to the event. Although on-site parking is available, spaces are limited and priced at $7 if purchased before the day, or $10 the day of the event. For a hassle-free alternative, ranking as savvy, the city has laid on complimentary shuttle services, starting their back-and-forth at 4:30 p.m., from various pick-up spots including Maricopa Wells Middle School, Butterfield Elementary School, and City Hall.
The heart of Merry Copa beats with numerous activities suitable for all ages, highlighted by undeniably appealing five-dollar Unlimited Activity Wristbands granting access to inflatables and the trackless train ride.
While the stage is set for DJ Eric's tunes and an ugly sweater contest to foment a matchlessly merry vibe, the Vendor Village will be bustling with more than 70 stalls, helping you to dent your holiday shopping list. With an assortment of cuisines from Creamyleta's creamy delights to Island Boyz Jerk Spot's flavors, the event is a small haven for food lovers.
Throughout the evening, the skyline will beam with the inaugural drone light show, set to cap the festivities with a high-tech flourish. “And of course, this year for the first time ever we will be capping off the event with a special holiday light drone show,” the event organizers said in a statement obtained by the City of Maricopa.
