~ Downtown Mesa is the place to be this holiday season as Merry Main Street continues to spread festive cheer through Saturday, Jan. 10. The annual event, in partnership with the City of Mesa and various organizations, offers a variety of activities for all ages to enjoy.

One of the main attractions is the Winter Wonderland Ice Rink located at the Plaza at Mesa City Center on 56 E. Main St. This year, the ice rink will have extended hours during the holidays, opening daily from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. until Jan. 4. This gives families and individuals more opportunities to skate while on vacation or winter break from school. On Dec. 24, the ice rink will be open from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., but will be closed on Christmas Day. Tickets can be purchased online at merrymainst.com/icerink.

In addition to ice skating, Merry Main Street also offers outdoor movie nights every Friday at the Plaza at Mesa City Center. On Dec. 26, Elf will be shown followed by Beauty and the Beast on Jan. 2 and Frozen on Jan. 9 on a large screen located on the side of ASU MIX Center. Guests can enjoy these holiday classics while skating or by sitting under the stars on the lawn. All movies are closed-captioned for those who are hard of hearing.

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For foodies, Jack Frost's Food Truck Forest is a must-visit attraction held every Saturday at Pioneer Park from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., offering a variety of delicious options for dinner or dessert.

The Mesa Temple Christmas Lights are another must-see attraction that will continue to shine brightly each night until Dec. 30.

But that's not all! Bingles, our Gnome on the Roam, will also be making appearances throughout downtown Mesa spreading holiday cheer and making stops at various businesses and attractions. To keep up with Bingles' whereabouts, follow @CityofMesa on Facebook.

While exploring downtown Mesa, visitors can also check out the impressive four-story tall Christmas tree on Macdonald, north of Main. With over 40 restaurants, coffee shops, bars, and 60 eclectic stores and businesses to choose from, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

For a complete list of Merry Main Street activities, including dates and times, visit merrymainst.com.

The success of Merry Main Street has not gone unnoticed as the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association (APRA) recently awarded the City of Mesa with the Outstanding Special Event Award for cities with populations over 100,000. This six-week holiday festival has been lighting up downtown Mesa since 2015 and continues to be a beloved tradition for locals and visitors alike.

Don't miss out on all the fun and festivities at Merry Main Street in downtown Mesa this holiday season!

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