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Chandlerites celebrate the holidays downtown

After Santa Claus, a Chandler firefighter and others ducked under low-hanging Arizona Avenue tree branches, they waved to some of the 12,000-plus spectators as the final entry in the Parade of Lights on Dec. 7, 2024. (Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks)

Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks

Chandler city leaders estimate between 12,000 and 13,000 people turned out for the Dec. 7 Parade of Lights and the lighting of the Tumbleweed Tree.

Performances from dance teams, marching bands and others highlighted the parade, which flowed through downtown.

The tree lighting, held in the west end of A.J. Chandler Park, included an exciting 10-second countdown.

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