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Eagar hosts Santa at the Pond today, Christmas Light Parade tonight

Eagar hosts Santa at the Pond today, Christmas Light Parade tonight

The Town of Eagar is staging two community holiday events on December 8, 2025, with Santa at the Pond running from 12pm to 4pm and the Christmas Light Parade beginning at 6pm. These events concentrate foot traffic in Round Valley and offer a seasonal boost to local businesses, while prompting short term traffic and parking adjustments along 1st Avenue.

Sarah Chen - Journalist

•2 min read•07:58 AM

About Apache County

Population

Approximately 66,000 residents

County Seat

St. Johns, Arizona

Coverage Area

11,218 square miles in northeastern Arizona

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Round Valley Ensphere Remains Community Anchor for Sports and Safety

Round Valley Ensphere Remains Community Anchor for Sports and Safety

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Canyon de Chelly Drives Culture and Economy in Apache County

Canyon de Chelly Drives Culture and Economy in Apache County

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Petrified Forest Park Draws Winter Visitors, Boosts Apache County Economy

Petrified Forest Park Draws Winter Visitors, Boosts Apache County Economy

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Eagar Christmas Light Parade Brings Community Cheer and Activity

Eagar Christmas Light Parade Brings Community Cheer and Activity

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Eagar Schools Kick Off Basketball And Wrestling Seasons, Tournament Next Week

Eagar Schools Kick Off Basketball And Wrestling Seasons, Tournament Next Week

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Eagar Water Restored After Break Affected Central Third Street

Eagar Water Restored After Break Affected Central Third Street

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Black Mesa Residents Demand Reclamation, Oppose Kayenta Mine Permit Renewal

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Apache County Services Centralized in St. Johns, Key Contacts Listed

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Canyon de Chelly Guides and Businesses Rely on Park Policies

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Big Lake and Horseshoe Cienega Lake drive Apache County tourism

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Navajo Nation Posts December Committee Agendas, Impacting Apache County

Navajo Nation Posts December Committee Agendas, Impacting Apache County

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National parks, lakes sustain Apache County tourism and local economy

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Apache County Planning Meeting Addresses Land Use and Community Plans

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Apache County Publishes Official Visitors Guide, Centralizing Local Information

Apache County Publishes Official Visitors Guide, Centralizing Local Information

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Eagar Announces Business Training, Tourism Meeting, Input Survey Next Week

Eagar Announces Business Training, Tourism Meeting, Input Survey Next Week

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Apache County mourns local residents, community obituary notices shared

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Runner Retraced Long Walk Route, Renewing Local Memory and Awareness

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Four Corners Marathon Series Drew Regional Runners To Monument

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Motorcyclists Deliver 51 Turkey Baskets to Remote Apache County Families

Motorcyclists Deliver 51 Turkey Baskets to Remote Apache County Families

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New County Resource Guide Connects Residents to Local Services

New County Resource Guide Connects Residents to Local Services

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Navajo President Seeks Court Order to Halt Removal Proceedings

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