CHRISTMASPhotos: Best Phoenix Christmas events 2019Arizona RepublicCitySkate at CityScape in downtown Phoenix is an annual holiday tradition, running through Jan. 5.NBMA PhotographyPeople watch skaters at the CitySkate ice rink on Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 in Phoenix.Sean Logan/The RepublicLights of the World is at the Arizona State Fairgounds in Phoenix.Lights Of The WorldColorful and dramatic displays are featured in Lights of the World at the Arizona Exposition and State Fairgounds in Phoenix.Lights Of The WorldShoppers flock to the Phoestivus Open-Air Market at Phoenix Public Market in downtown Phoenix on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016. The yearly event drew hundreds of holiday shoppers seeking unique items for holiday gifting. From produce to glass vivarium globes, the scene here is eclectic enough to provide options for everyone.Jeremiah TollerFamilies play in the snow at the Arizona Science Center in Phoenix on Dec. 26 2016.Thomas Hawthorne/The RepublicZooLights are pictured on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at the Phoenix Zoo in Phoenix.Sean Logan/The RepublicZooLights are pictured on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at the Phoenix Zoo in Phoenix.Sean Logan/The RepublicThe Queen Creek Kids Christmas Car Show and Toy Drive.Queen Creek Kids Christmas Car ShowFireworks accompany the lighting of the Christmas tree at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess.Fairmont Scottsdale PrincessHoliday Lights at McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park.The Republic/La VozSanta gets on his float prior to the Fantasy of Lights boat parade on the Tempe Town Lake on Dec. 9, 2017, in Tempe.Patrick Breen/The RepublicMerry Main Street in Mesa pictured.City Of MesaSkate Westgate returns for the holiday season at Westgate Entertainment District.Tac Coluccio, Tac ColuccioVisitors walk through a giant holiday ornament Friday, Nov. 25, 2016 as Glendale Glitters kicked off its annual festival of lights, concerts and after-dark shopping.Bette Sharpe/Glendale Daily PlanGlendale Glitters will run from Nov. 29-Jan. 11 this season.The RepublicNearly 20 tons of snow and an appearance by Santa Claus were part of Peoria's Old Town Holiday Festival & Gingerbread Competition on Friday, December 6, 2013. A choral competition, cookie decorating, crafts and more also were part of the event.Tyre Davis