At The Outlet, Inc. Makes Its Christmas Parade Debut

A Night to Remember:

At The Outlet, Inc. Makes Its Christmas Parade Debut

APS 38th Electric Light Parade | City of Phoenix

WATCH OUR BEHIND THE SCENES RECAP VIDEO HERE!

This holiday season marked a major milestone for At The Outlet, Inc. as we proudly made our Christmas parade debut at the APS 38th Annual Electric Light Parade in partnership with the City of Phoenix.

With a group of 50 participants, our entry was a true community collaboration—filled with movement, music, mentorship, and holiday magic. The gratitude, excitement, and pride shared by our students, families, and partners is something we truly cannot put into words.

50 Strong. One Powerful Moment.

Our parade presence brought together students, families, and mentors across multiple roles, including:

• Barrel train riders

• Cheer squad

• Dancers

• SPARX Mascot Debut

• Banner and auxiliary team

• Percussionists

• Parent chaperones and volunteers

Each participant played a meaningful role, contributing to a unified performance that celebrated youth leadership, teamwork, and creative expression under the lights of downtown Phoenix.

This experience wasn’t just about performing—it was about showing our students that they belong on big stages, in public spaces, and in citywide traditions.

Behind the Scenes: Preparation & Partnership

Bringing a parade entry to life takes preparation, support, and community. We are incredibly grateful to the partners who helped make this experience possible:

• AAI, for generously allowing us to host a tech rehearsal at their facility

• Pizza Shack, for hosting our tech rehearsal dinner and feeding our growing crew

• Our amazing parents and volunteers, who showed up with flexibility, care, and commitment

• VGC Young Adults, who served as chaperones, mentors, and partners—walking alongside our youth every step of the way

These behind-the-scenes moments were just as powerful as the parade itself, reinforcing the village it takes to support youth-centered programming.

Captured Live & Remembered Forever

We were honored to be featured during the ABC15 live marching band entry, capturing our students in action as part of this iconic Phoenix event.🎥 Watch the ABC15 live entry here!

We also created a special behind-the-scenes recap video, highlighting rehearsals, preparation, and the joy that carried us through the night.🎬 Watch our recap video here!

These videos reflect the heart of At The Outlet—process, people, and purpose coming together.

Why This Moment Matters

As a QCO-certified 501(c)(3) performing arts enrichment organization, At The Outlet, Inc. is committed to creating real-world performance opportunities that build confidence, pride, and life skills for K–12 students.

Participating in the APS Electric Light Parade:

• Validated our students’ hard work

• Elevated youth voices in a major city event

• Strengthened cross-generational mentorship

• Expanded what our students believe is possible

This debut wasn’t just a performance—it was a promise of what’s to come.

With Gratitude

To our students: thank you for showing up with courage and joy. To our families and volunteers: thank you for trusting the process and supporting every step. To our partners and mentors: thank you for believing in our youth and walking alongside them.

This parade debut will forever be a cherished chapter in the story of At The Outlet, Inc.—and we are just getting started.

EmPOWERing youth to shine—on stage, in the streets, and in the community