Photos: TEP workers get Christmas lights into those tough-to-reach places
Tucson Electric Power workers help resident string lights in difficult-to-reach places in preparation for the 2019 70th annual Winterhaven Festival of Lights, Tucson Electric Power employees hung lights on large trees on N. Christmas Ave. TEP workers will hang about two miles of Christmas lights throughout Winterhaven. The Festival of Lights is 6-10 p.m., Dec. 14–29.
Winterhaven Festival of Lights preparations
In preparation for Winterhaven's 70th annual Festival of Lights, Tucson Electric Power employees hang lights on large trees on N. Christmas Ave. in Winterhaven on December 6th, 2019. TEP will hang about 2 miles of Christmas lights throughout Winterhaven. Winterhaven starts on December 14th and runs until the 29th from 6-10 p.m.
Winterhaven Festival of Lights preparations
Bob Miller, 16 year resident of Winterhaven, helps Aaron Roethle, Tucson Electric Power employee of 5 years, fix a Christmas light on N. Christmas Ave. in Winterhaven on December 6th, 2019.
Winterhaven Festival of Lights preparations
Ruben Rios, Tucson Electric Power employee, helps hang lights on large trees on N. Christmas Ave. in Winterhaven on December 6th, 2019.
Winterhaven Festival of Lights preparations
Frank Gonzales, Tucson Electric Power apprentice of 2 years, hangs lights over the entrance of Winterhaven on N. Christmas Ave. and E. Ft. Lowell Rd. in Winterhaven on December 6th, 2019.
Winterhaven Festival of Lights preparations
Tucson Electric Power employees hang lights on large trees on N. Christmas Ave. in Winterhaven on December 6th, 2019. TEP will hang about 2 miles of Christmas lights throughout Winterhaven. Winterhaven starts on December 14th and runs until the 29th from 6-10 p.m.
Winterhaven Festival of Lights preparations
Ben Urquijo, Tucson Electric Power employee, helps keep the Christmas lights straight while fellow employees hang lights on large trees on N. Christmas Ave. in Winterhaven on December 6th, 2019.
Winterhaven Festival of Lights preparations
Andrew Weigel, Tucson Electric Power apprentice of 7 years, wraps Christmas lights around a large tree on N. Christmas Ave. in Winterhaven on December 6th, 2019.
Winterhaven Festival of Lights preparations
Tucson Electric Power employees hang lights on large trees on N. Christmas Ave. in Winterhaven on December 6th, 2019. TEP will hang about 2 miles of Christmas lights throughout Winterhaven. Winterhaven starts on December 14th and runs until the 29th from 6-10 p.m.
Winterhaven Festival of Lights preparations
Michael Nay, utility worker for Southwest Energy Solutions, grabs a large decoration off of a truck on N. Christmas Ave. in Winterhaven on December 6th, 2019.
Winterhaven Festival of Lights preparations
Jesse Ortega, Tucson Electric Power employee of 18 years, hangs lights on large trees at the entrance of Winterhaven on N. Christmas Ave. on December 6th, 2019.
Winterhaven Festival of Lights preparations
Tucson Electric Power employees Aaron Roethle, left, and Matt Georke hang lights on large trees on N. Christmas Ave. in Winterhaven on December 6th, 2019.
Winterhaven Festival of Lights preparations
Matt Georke, Tucson Electric Power employee of 16 years, uses a stick to hang lights on large trees on N. Christmas Ave. in Winterhaven on December 6th, 2019.
Winterhaven Festival of Lights preparations
Bob Miller, 16 year resident of Winterhaven, volunteers to help Tucson Electric Power employees hang lights on large trees on N. Christmas Ave. in Winterhaven on December 6th, 2019.
Winterhaven Festival of Lights preparations
Bryan Rosengaum, Tucson Electric Power employee, helps keep Christmas lights straight while fellow employees hang lights on large trees on N. Christmas Ave. in Winterhaven on December 6th, 2019.
Winterhaven Festival of Lights preparations
Danny Cruz, Tucson Electric Power employee of fifteen years, helps keep Christmas lights straight while fellow employees hang lights on large trees on N. Christmas Ave. in Winterhaven on December 6th, 2019.
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