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

The Town of Eagar is holding a pair of holiday gatherings in Round Valley today, December 8, 2025, aimed at drawing families and shoppers to the town center. Santa at the Pond runs from 12pm to 4pm at the pond area, offering seasonal activities and treats, and the Christmas Light Parade begins at 6pm with parade participants staging at 5pm on 1st Avenue.

Municipal officials and event organizers expect the midday Santa event to be family focused, while the evening parade is likely to concentrate attendance along the parade route on 1st Avenue and adjacent streets. The staging time at 5pm means vehicle and foot traffic will intensify in downtown Eagar in the hour before the parade, and residents should expect temporary lane changes or parking limitations around the staging area.

For local merchants the combined schedule creates an opportunity for higher foot traffic across afternoon and evening hours. Seasonal events often concentrate consumer activity within a compact time window, increasing short term demand for food, retail and hospitality services. For a small town economy that relies on holiday sales, coordinated events like these can be an important source of incremental revenue and visibility. Vendors and downtown businesses can benefit by adjusting staffing and inventory to match the midday and evening peaks.

Public safety and logistics are central to the events. The town is managing staging on 1st Avenue and scheduling the parade to limit disruption while enabling community participation. Residents planning to attend are advised to arrive early to secure parking and to allow extra time for travel within Round Valley during peak staging and parade periods.

More information and live updates are available through the Town of Eagar online at eagaraz.gov/live-feed. The events provide a seasonal focal point for community activity, encouraging local spending and bringing neighbors together for holiday celebrations.