Chandler announces 2025 Parade of Lights winners

By Jason W. Brooks
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The city of Chandler announced award winners Jan. 23 from its Dec. 6, 2025 Parade of Lights holiday event.

Towin’ Tipsy was among the dozen honorees, taking home second place in the “Best-lit business group” category.

The business’s memorable float included many elements of the 1989 movie National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.

Amanda Jensen, the city’s senior special events specialists who read the awards, said judges used a line from the movie in describing Towin’ Tipsy’s entry: “It’s a ‘beaut,’ Clark.”

Jensen also read extensive judges’ praise for other entries.

Here’s the complete list of winners:

Best-lit Musical or Dance Group
First place (tie): Moonlight Sirens Tribal Belly Dance Co. and USA Dance Co.
Second Place: Candance Studios

Best-lit Community Group
First place: SanTan Elementary Student Council
Second place: MUV Martial Arts

Best-lit Business Group:
First place: Starz in Motion Dance School
Second place: Towin’ Tipsy LLC

Biggest & Brightest
First place: TDC Fellowship
Second place: Copperstate 4 Wheelers

Judges’ Choice
MUV Martial Arts

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Jason W. Brooks
News Editor | Chandler Independent

Jason W. Brooks joined Independent Newsmedia, Inc., USA, in July 2021 as an associate editor. After a year covering Buckeye, he has covered Chandler since the fall of 2022, in addition to assisting the Daily Independent throughout his time at INI.

Education: University of New Mexico, bachelor of arts in journalism and mass communication, print emphasis, English minor.

Random Fact: He and his siblings witnessed a Space Shuttle launch and landing in the same year in person, on opposite coasts.

Hobbies: Karaoke, bicycling and American Sign Language.

Community: He supports animal shelters.