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Tlaquepaque Festival of Lights to Take Place on December 8

A cherished holiday tradition of music and the public lighting of 6,000 luminarias will set the courtyards and walkways of Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village aglow in a warm, festive light on Saturday,
December8, during the 34th annual Festival of Lights.

A variety of entertainment including performances by carolers, musicians, and an appearance by Santa Claus will be held at this free community event from 3 to 8 p.m.

"This is a favorite event in which the entire family can participate," said Wendy Lippman, Tlaquepaque General Manager and Resident Partner. "There is something special that really brings everyone into the holiday spirit when the community comes out and helps light the candles."

Returning again this year for the Festival is the critically acclaimed River of Life Tabernacle Choir from Phoenix. This group of more than 100 singers and musicians from diverse backgrounds has had incredible
exposure over the years, playing for Senator John McCain as well as performing with the Judds and Reba McEntire.

Tlaquepaque is extending the Luminarias activities by adding a special concert on Friday featuring Brian Pace and Ron Tolson, lead singers from the River of Life Tabernacle Choir. They will be playing piano and singing classical hymns and holiday music in the Tlaquepaque Chapel on Friday, December 7 from 3 to 7 p.m.

On Saturday, December8, Patio del Norte will again have specially designated luminarias honoring cancer survivors, victims and families. Each luminaria can be personalized by the donor for a $10 donation, which will go directly to the American Cancer Society.

The restaurants at Tlaquepaque – Secret Garden Cafe, Oak Creek Brewery and Grill, Rene, and El Rincon Mexican Restaurant – will be serving throughout both days and reservations are highly recommended. All of
the shops and galleries will be open until 8 p.m. on Saturday evening.

Sedona Trolley will provide free shuttle service every 15 minutes from 3 to 8 p.m. with pick-up and drop-off in the Uptown Municipal Parking Lot at Apple and Jordan, one block from Highway 89A.

The Art and Soul of Sedona, Tlaquepaque is the home to more than 40 shops and galleries and four restaurants, visited by more than one million tourists each year. For more information, please contact Tlaquepaque at (928) 282-4838 or www.tlaq.com.