For the safety of those attending Surprise holiday events near the Surprise Recreation Campus, Bullard Avenue will be closed between Paradise and Tierra Buena lanes until Jan. 1.

The south Surprise Regional Library parking lot will also be closed during this time.

These closures may affect traditional routes (but will not limit access) to the library, Surprise City Court, Tennis and Racquet Complex, Aquatic Center, Surprise Community Park and dog park, City Hall and other nearby locations.

For alternate routes from Bell Road heading south on Bullard Avenue, traffic will be detoured east on Paradise Lane, around the curve to travel west on Tierra Buena Lane.

From Greenway Road heading north on Bullard Avenue, traffic will be detoured east on Tierra Buena Lane, around the curve to travel west on Paradise Lane.\

The Surprise Stadium parking lot is accessible only from Paradise Lane to Buck O’Neil Way.

Even with this closure in place, the city reminds drivers to slow down, stay alert and watch for pedestrians to ensure everyone can enjoy these holiday events safely.

The annual Surprise Party tradition continues at the city’s free, two-night event filled with holiday fun for all ages at the Surprise Recreation Campus, 15960 N. Bullard Ave. It’s held from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7.

Canned food donations are appreciated for Operation Santa, brought to you by Sanderson Ford and Sanderson Lincoln.

For more details, visit surpriseaz.gov/SurpriseParty or contact 623-222-2000.

Sparkling Surprise runs nightly from 5:30 to 10 p.m. from Dec. 6 through 31.

Experience nearly 200,000 holiday lights and displays across the Surprise Recreation Campus, including a spectacular 36-foot-tall, 18,000-light musical Christmas tree, themed lands like Toy Land and Candy Cane Lane and floating trees on the lake.

Visit surpriseaz.gov/SparklingSurprise.