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| - I re-visited the annual Glendale Glitters event last Thursday since it was a very long time since I first visited- back in 1998. Especially since I found out about the large lLED ornament house and just had to go and take a look and bask in its architectural beauty (what a cute engineering wonder). It's a very popular draw (and gimmick ;) ).
My, have times changed and was I ever so smart that I went on a weekday. No rowdy or packing crowds, bright detracting spotlights, ugly vendor tents, and best of all, you could ride on the horse carriage ;)
They advertised that they bedecked 1.5 million LED lights on many trees that covered 16 blocks, beginning with Murphy Park and including some at Catlin Court. I was only interested in viewing the lights on the trees and seeing the tall Christmas tree, meeting the horses, and getting my caricature drawn and not the vendors, music/dancers, and other form of entertainment (weekends only) necessarily. And, I already met Santa Claus for this year @ Scottsdale Quarter. So, I was already caught up ;) I enjoyed taking great photos of the event without those tents (or balloons) in the way. Besides, if you miss or regret something, there is always next year and the next and the next. This (free) event is a nice place to walk around with your significant other or out-of-town families or friends. I like the slight laidback vibe that the park influenced on me and other visitors, who were polite and all-around a joy to be at the event with. I'm sure it's because of the weekday ;) Make sure that you not only visit the main square (where tall vintage-y clock is at), do venture a bit north to Catlin Court and take in the lights that bedecked the lovely and preserved cottages & bungalows that were staying open after their normal hours for the event.
I didn't ride the horse carriage ($25 up to 6 people- eek) and instead, chose to spend $10 on a b/w caricature of my ego self wearing a Santa hat by caricaturist Gary Drysdale. To me, it's like a postcard ;)
The (small) event will stay lit 'til January 7 from 5 PM - 10 PM. I advise that you go before it gets pitch-black out and before the crowd turns up and so you can get beautiful dusk shots. And, don't forgot to take a whiff of the leaves on the ground, which reminded me of home back east...
I may visit again in the future- especially if they decided to add SNOW :)
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