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Dec. 6 - 7

Surprise Recreation Campus
15850 N. Bullard Ave.

* Free Admission * with canned food or toy donation to Sanderson Ford Operation Santa!

Events & Times

Friday, December 6
5 - 9 p.m.

Enjoy a holiday tree lighting ceremony, live music, strolling street performances, a hot air balloon glow, Santa’s Workshop, sky divers and an amazing display of fireworks!

  • 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Musical performance by "Steven P & Diversity Jukebox"
  • 7:00 - 7:15 p.m. - Tree Lighting Ceremony
  • 7:15 - 8:45 p.m. - Musical performance by "Steven P & Diversity Jukebox"
    Festive Balloon Glow
  • 8:45 - 8:55 p.m. - Night time Skydivers
  • 8:55 - 9:00 p.m. - "Party in the Sky" Fireworks

Saturday, December 7
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Enjoy a petting zoo, classic car show, delicious food, and dance performances by our City of Surprise Special Interest Class dance troupes!

  • 11:00 - 11:15 a.m. - The 18th Annual Surprise Party kickoff
  • 11:10 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. - Musical performance by “Blaine Long and Rosas del Rey”
  • 12:30 - 1:50 p.m. - City of Surprise, Special Interest Class Performances
  • 2:00 - 3:15 p.m. - Musical performance by “Blaine Long and Rosas del Rey”
  • 3:40 - 5:00 p.m. - City of Surprise, Special Interest Class Performances

Gingerbread House Contest - December 7

Skilled in the fine craft of gringer bread home construction? Your in luck! Surprise Party host an annual Gingerbread House Contest. Entry is free, so show off your grand creations!

Download the Content Details and Entry Form

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cars lined up at show

Surprise Party Car show - December 7

Got a sweet ride? Enter your car in our annual Surprise Party Car Show. All makes and models are welcome. Registration includes: T-Shirt, Dash Plaque & Goody Bag. $20 Per Vehicle if registered before December 6. ($25 on or after December 6)

Download the Entry Form for Details

Santa’s Workshop - Dec. 11-13

Come visit Santa’s Workshop! Your little ones will have the have opportunity to visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Milk & Cookies included!

Santa’s Workshop now has extended hours. Santa's Workshop will now be open the Wednesday-Friday after Surprise Party from 5-8 p.m. at the Surprise Stadium Team Shop, 15930 N Bullard Ave.

View the Santa's Workshop Flyer

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For more information call: 623-222-2000
Vendor Applications: Arts, Crafts, & Gifts | Business Vendor
Car Show Entry Form | Gingerbread Contest Form