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    Glendale Glitters

    2.6 (75 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Holly M.

    Like others have said, this is very different experience from what it used to be. I grew up going here and remember it fondly. I haven't been in probably a decade, so not sure when it started going downhill. My toddler had a great time seeing the light displays, but I personally felt very disappointed in the event as a whole. We expected to get some dinner from a food truck, and a few fun treats. The only food vendors were a few people at tables selling tamales, hot cocoa from a Gatorade jug, and the like. Might've tasted great, idk, but was not what we had in mind. There are no longer interesting booths with Christmas gifts from local artisans, no performances, or any of the special aspects I remember. It really is just a light display now, which I did think was fun and pretty, but definitely not an event. The saving grace was Packer Family Ice Cream, a small business tucked away on the outskirts of Catlin Court. They had an adorable light display all over the historic house and the courtyard. They had charming little activities set up for young kids, and even fake snow from a snow machine that went off occasionally. Their ice cream was great, and we had the most fun letting our toddler run around and enjoy their holiday setup.

    Victor M.

    A ghost of Christmas past is the current Glendale Glitters this year. A meager light display with hardly any businesses participating. The street food had a run-down feel and look to it, so we didn't stay very long bah humbug we got Scrooged!

    Viet H.

    IT'S FREE. You can't beat free.99 lol so therefore, it's a small area. I'd say a block of walking. Plus free parking in the parking garage too! There were a lot of vendors and food trucks there when we went on a Saturday. Saw one Santa there for photo ops (picture fee) They had a good amount of lights displayed. Was only there for I'd say 20 minutes but it was enough to get my niece excited and feel the Christmas spirit.

    Sara M.

    I have been going to Glendale Glitters since I was a kid. The lights, vendors, shows there is so much to look at. We parked at GCC and took the free shuttle to Glendale Glitters. The shuttle drops you off at 59th and Myrtle and there is no fee for parking and no worrying about finding a spot. It was nice to walk through the businesses and enjoy the lights along the way. There was plenty of police so I felt secure. There were lots of different food vendors and things to buy. There was also an area with "snow", there were rides that you could buy tickets for. The lines were ridiculous though. Long to buy the tickets and another long line to stand in to ride the ride. It was very busy tonight and you were pretty much staring at the back of someone's head walking like a herd of cattle through the place. That would be my only complaint for the event. With that being said I know we will be back next year though. :)

    Pratishruti M.

    I have loved going to Glendale glitters over the years honestly this year something seems off, the streets and trees were decorated with lights There were a few photo ops and one or two vendors at most (nothing to eat) The festival is usually full of things to do for adults and kids alike I went twice even on the weekend but it wasn't like the other years All the surrounding stores were closed Really disappointed I hope they do better next year Happy holidays Cheers!

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    Brad W.

    Returned after a few years and this year things just did not seem the same with the lights. They either lost a few trees or trimmed a few trees because it wasn't as bright as I could recall. Some trees were clearly missing and only a few really were nice. Not much else really go on, but it was crowded on a Saturday night. The antique shops are always an option, but school age dancers were dull, no entertainment and nowhere to grab a quick bite on the streets.

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    Lights are beautiful! It can define a romantic place. You see couples, friends, families walking around and taking photos.

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    wasn't the same as it seemed when i was 6 or 8. It had a few things, pricey food and toys. Still awesome to visit.

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    It's changed a lot. Not a big fan anymore! Wish it were more like before! Honestly wouldn't recommend it.

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    Always a pleasure coming here‼Thanks to everyone that's makes it possible AMAZING DAYS ‼ AWESOME NIGHT'S ‼ Perfect family time

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