Maricopa's festive spirit springs to life this weekend at the 12th Annual MerryCopa Holiday Festival, with a barrage of merrymaking activities for all ages planned for Saturday, December 6, from 5 – 8 p.m. at Copper Sky Regional Park. No entrance fee required for this community-centric holiday extravaganza, which furthers its appeal to families looking to enjoy the yuletide season in full, according to a recent guide posted by the City of Maricopa.
As the City of Maricopa readies for the event, remember that parking at the site comes with a nominal fee: scoop up a parking pass for $7 in advance or dish out $10 on the day, unless you're a Copper Sky Annual Member, then you snag a complimentary pass, but space is limited and it's first come, first serve. A fleet of complimentary shuttles will loop between City Hall and the festival every half-hour from 4:30 - 8:30PM, for those who prefer to skip the parking hassle altogether.
Upon arrival, attendees can get their hands on Unlimited Activity Wristbands at no cost, providing access to a range of activities from inflatables for the kids to a more nostalgic horse-drawn hay ride for the whole family. Free activities are in no short supply either: there's entertainment joyfully provided by DJ Eric, an Ugly Sweater Contest for the fashionably courageous, and a classic Vintage Fire Truck providing the quintessential holiday photo-op backdrop. Not to mention the perks of complimentary hot cocoa to ward off the evening chill, a cookie-decorating station, and the chance to make a child's holiday brighter with the Toys for Tots toy drive, as reported by the City of Maricopa.
The community spirit shows through both the fun events and the chances to give back, like the non-perishable food drive and photos with Santa before the Christmas tree lighting. The Vendor Village will have more than 100 vendors for easy holiday shopping, along with food trucks like Big Papa Concessions, Creamyleta, and Mo-B's Detroit Coney serving plenty of tasty options, as per the City of Maricopa.
A tip of the hat to the event's generous sponsors as highlighted by the City of Maricopa, with Orbitel Communications, Courtny Tyler State Farm Insurance, and Explore Pinal County playing a pivotal role in bringing the holiday cheer to life; their support a testament to the vibrancy and cohesion of the community. For more details on the upcoming MerryCopa event, hang a left out of reality and into holiday wonder at the City of Maricopa's official website.
