APS to Sponsor Eight Arizona Holiday Events
APS, a public utility provider in Arizona, is sponsoring holiday events and parades throughout its service territory. In Southern Arizona, APS will support eight events this season.
The schedule is as follows:
• On November 29, the Ken & Betty Borland Holiday Pageant & Tower Lighting will take place in Yuma.
• On December 5, the Florence Hometown Holiday Parade is scheduled.
• December 6 will feature the Casa Grande Electric Light Parade.
• The Coolidge Christmas Light Parade is set for December 12.
• Two electric light parades are planned for December 13: the Eloy Electric Light Parade and the Yuma Dorothy Young Electric Light Parade.
• The Somerton Light Parade is scheduled on December 19.
• On December 20, Yuma will host the Christmas at the Crossing event.
These events highlight the community engagement initiatives by APS during the holiday season.
Source: Arizona Public Service - APS
Source Type: Utility
Source Location: Phoenix
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