Photos: Preparation for 2017 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Winterhaven residents are hanging lights in trees and crews from Tucson Electric Power are taking to the air with bucket trucks to prepaure for the 68th annual Festival of Lights. This year's festival runs Dec. 9-26 from 6-10 p.m.
2017 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Lorrie Thomson, a resident in the Winterhaven neighborhood, helps employees from Tucson Electric Power string up holiday lights in preparation for the annual Festival of Lights on Monday December 4. TEP is the title sponsor and donated more than 200 strings of new energy efficient LED lights. The festival runs nightly Dec. 9-26 from 6-10 p.m.
2017 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Linemen from Tucson Electric Power string up holiday lights in preparation for the annual Festival of Lights in the Winterhaven neighborhood on Monday December 4.
2017 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Employees from Tucson Electric Power strung up holiday lights in preparation for the annual Festival of Lights in the Winterhaven neighborhood on Monday December 4.
2017 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
A Tucson Electric Power linesman strings up holiday lights in preparation for the annual Festival of Lights in the Winterhaven neighborhood on Monday December 4.
2017 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Wendy Werden, community relations with Tucson Electric Power, helps string up holiday lights in preparation for the annual Festival of Lights in the Winterhaven neighborhood on Monday December 4.
2017 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Josh Brown, of Tucson Electric Power, strings up holiday lights in preparation for the annual Festival of Lights in the Winterhaven neighborhood on Monday December 4.
2017 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Neal Grissom strings lights on a frame making a giant Christmas tree, one of the many elaborate displays he erects at his home on N. Treat Circle and neighboring homes each year for the Winterhaven Festival of Lights, December 1, 2017, Tucson, Ariz. Residents are getting ready for the opening night, December 9, for the annual yard decorations throughout the neighborhood.
2016 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Mike Crowder, right, and his wife Vilma Reynoso pause hand-in-hand to enjoy a fully-decorated tree. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Perched atop the shoulders of her dad Matt Griebel, three-year-old Grace Griebel basks in the fluttering snow scene at the corner of Kleindale Road and Forgeus. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Jeremiah Lizarraga, left, admires the snow flurries with 10-month-old son Atlas. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Early visitors head down Candy Cane Lane during the first night of the 67th Annual Winterhaven Festival of Lights. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Attendees stroll along as trolleys ferry visitors during the first night of the 67th Annual Winterhaven Festival of Lights. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
A man stops to take a picture in front of a massive illuminated tree. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Kids and adults alike reach out to grab the snow flurries near Kleindale Road and Forgeus Avenue. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Kids soak up the snow flurry fun during the first night of the 67th Annual Winterhaven Festival of Lights. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
An imposing lit snowman greets visitors entering on Christmas Avenue. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Holiday visitors file in during the first night of the 67th Annual Winterhaven Festival of Lights. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
In the spirit of A Christmas Story, kids and adults can visit with Santa and exit down a slide at this house. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Pierce Greene, 2, wheels around on his lit-up tricycle with help from mom, Cat, and dad, Greg. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
The sunset-warmed sky backdrops this snowman during the first night of the 67th Annual Winterhaven Festival of Lights. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
A choreographed water fountain and musical display dazzles at Farr and Treat Circle. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
2016 Winterhaven Festival of Lights
Han Solo appears to have hit the gym since last Christmas. Mike Christy / Arizona Daily Star
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Begins at 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of Stone Avenue and 17th Street.
Christmas lights aren't the only thing responsible for the twinkle in this northwest Tucson neighborhood.
Tucson Electric Power will be the title sponsor for the Winterhaven Festival of Lights for at least five years, a news release says.
Wander through at least 100 vines with paper hearts bearing message of hope and love.
Last year visitors donated 36,000 pounds of food to the food bank.
A Festival of Lights life: If you can't beat 'em, join 'em.