The festive season extends its stay in downtown Mesa with Merry Main Street, a holiday extravaganza still open to the public through January 11. Sponsored by AT&T, the event features a Winter Wonderland Ice Rink located at the Plaza at Mesa City Center, at 56 E. Main St., offering skating fun from noon until 10 p.m. every day. According to the City of Mesa's official release, admission to the rink is set at $10 for an hour of ice time, skates included, with the stipulation that tickets be procured online.
Adding to the holiday charm, Bingles, a festively known Gnome on the Roam, is slated to remain in Mesa till the closure of the ice rink. Visitors have the chance to win a variety of prizes, including a $250 grand prize gift card, by finding Bingles and snapping a selfie with the elusive gnome. Enthusiasts are encouraged to avidly follow the @CityofMesa social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to get hints on Bingles' latest location and to altogether learn more about this interactive quest.
Mesa's downtown area, hosting Merry Main Street, showcases over 40 restaurants, coffee shops, and bars, alongside more than 60 unique stores and businesses, inviting guests to enjoy the local flavors and shopping experiences. The holiday initiative boasts of a partnership with a collective of community stakeholders including the City of Mesa, Mesa Parks and Recreation, and several other local businesses and organizations citing names like the Mesa Chamber of Commerce, Visit Mesa, and Valley Metro among others as contributing to the event's execution.
Merry Main Street is not only a seasonal attraction but a community endeavor that brings together an array of partners, including, but not limited to, the City of Mesa Water Resources, Downtown Mesa Association, Delta Hotels, and VCA Animal Referral & Emergency Center of Arizona. Additionally, attendees can expect to find sponsorships from educational and commercial foundations like Benedictine University, Caliber, and Legacy Traditional Schools, as well as support from Nesbitt Contracting, Power Home Remodeling, Renewal by Andersen, Sysco, and Oakland, as indicated in the Mesa Now announcement.
