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Glendale Glitters 2026
Historic downtown Glendale strung with millions of lights, light sculptures and decorated trees, with food trucks, vendors, shops and restaurants open late — and weekend Santa visits.
2026 dates not announced yet — last season below, marked by year
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At a glance
- 2026 dates
- Not announced yet. 2025: lighting ceremony Nov 28, then nightly to Dec 31
- Hours (2025)
- 5–10 pm nightly
- Cost
- Free
- Parking
- Free covered parking at the Palmaire Parking Structure, 5835 W Palmaire Ave
- Where
- Historic Downtown Glendale, around 5750 W Glenn Dr
Is it worth it?
A fine free evening on a weeknight early in the season — skip Christmas week.
What visitors say
People love that it's free, family-friendly and runs all season. Recent reviews say it's not what it used to be: fewer lights, pushy vendors selling light-up toys, overpriced food and heavy crowds around Christmas.
- Free
- Light sculptures and decorated trees
- Food trucks and vendors
- Santa on weekends
Getting there and getting in
- Downtown Glendale around Murphy Park. Free parking in the public lots and garage.
Worth knowing
- Photos with Santa are $5, at 5836 W Palmaire Ave.
Questions people ask
- When is Glendale Glitters 2026?
- The city hasn't announced it yet. In 2025 the lights were switched on at a ceremony on Friday, November 28, and stayed on nightly from 5 to 10 pm through December 31.
- How much does Glendale Glitters cost?
- Nothing. The lights, the downtown streets and the parking are free; you only pay for food, rides or shopping.
- Where do you park for Glendale Glitters?
- The Palmaire Parking Structure at 5835 W Palmaire Ave has free covered parking a short walk from the lights.
- Is Glendale Glitters worth it?
- As a free evening, yes — especially on a weeknight early in December. Recent visitors say it's smaller than it used to be and very crowded in Christmas week, with pushy light-up toy vendors.
Checked 2026-09-29. Sources: City of Glendale — Glendale Glitters returns. Last season's numbers are labelled with their year until the organiser publishes 2026.
