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In 1989, former Arizona Governor Rose Mofford, declared Prescott as Arizona’s official Christmas city. The tradition of decorating for Christmas in Prescott began long before this prestigious declaration. In 1916, the first municipal Christmas tree was erected in the courthouse plaza. The town leaders decided at the meeting of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce on December 18, 1916 the tree would be placed in the new Courthouse plaza and declared there were to be “lights, decorations, candy, toys and charity baskets for every worthy, poor family in the city.”
The local newspaper in 1916 proudly crowed: “Prescott will be the first city in the entire State of Arizona to hold a big municipal tree.”
Read About the First Christmas Tree at the Prescott Courthouse Here
Christmas tradition continues today. Each year the first Saturday in December kicks off the Christmas season with the Prescott Christmas Parade and the lighting of the Courthouse Plaza. Read about this year’s lighting in the Daily Courier Here.
The USA Real Estate and Property Management team in Prescott Valley and Chino Valley are proud to be a part of a community that continues these Christmas traditions. If you would like more information about the Prescott area and surrounding communities, the team at USA Real Estate would be happy to talk to you. Give them a call at 928-775-0400.
The entire team wishes you a very Merry Christmas!
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