The holiday spirit soared in Maricopa this past Saturday during the city's annual Merry Copa event, featuring its first-ever drone light show. One hundred and fifty drones lit up the night sky with holiday-themed visuals. The show received great praise, with residents like Linda Bose-Foscht thanking the city and sharing that Vice Mayor Wade joined them for a chat.

Merry Copa has always brought the community together, and Maricopa's focus on growth allowed it to build on this success. The city is committed to expanding its holiday celebrations. Along with new activities like the drone light show, traditional events such as photos with Santa, holiday crafts, and live performances were also featured, blending tradition with a modern touch.

The excitement from this year's Merry Copa has already inspired the city to start planning for next year's event. With plans to enhance technology, expand the program, and offer more ways for residents to get involved, the city aims to improve the communal experience. Copper Sky Home Inspection shared, "So much fun tonight. Loved seeing Santa and Mrs. Clause!! And that drone show!" Marykay Griffin also praised the organizers, saying, "What an amazing night! Good job to ALL!" as reported by the City of Maricopa

Maricopa is signaling a robust year ahead for city events, with a calendar already dotted with highlights. From the Senior Info Expo coming up on January 18, the State of the City on January 29, to Keep Maricopa Beautiful on March 29, and not to even mention the Wild West Music Fest scheduled from April 4-6, there’s hardly going to be a dull moment. Residents can keep track of these events by tuning into updates provided on the City of Maricopa official website and social media channels, flavored with the kind of inclusive zest that marked the drone show that has everyone still buzzing.