🌱 APS Electric Light Parade + Home Affordability Report

Hey, everybody. It's Saturday in Phoenix and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Nice with plenty of sunshine. High: 68 Low: 44.

Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. The City of Phoenix will be hosting the APS Electric Light Parade on Saturday, Dec. 3. The parade's Grand Marshal will be the Super Bowl LVII official mascot, Spike. Parade participants will be lighting up central Phoenix streets with stunning displays. Click for a list of parade attendance tips. (Signals AZ)
2. The Arizona International Auto Show has returned to Phoenix this weekend. The event will run through Sunday at the Phoenix Convention Center. The event was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Ticket details are available at the link. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
3. According to the National Association of Home Builders' latest report, only 22.5 percent of Phoenix homes are affordable to a median family income. Phoenix home prices have started to taper offer, however. Despite the tapering, Phoenix's affordability has fallen to its lowest level in more than 10 years. (AZ Big Media)

Today in and around Phoenix:

• Scottsdale Quarter's Santa Social At Scottsdale Quarter, Scottsdale (3:00 PM)
• City of Scottsdale’s Annual Scottsdazzle Holiday Extravaganza At Scottsdale Waterfront, Scottsdale (7:00 PM)
• Disney In Concert At The Phoenix Symphony (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Cinematic Pop will be performing at Ikeda Theater tonight at 8:00 p.m. Click the link for ticket details. (Mesa Arts Center)
• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Phoenix area to hit the market. Click the link to view the full list of properties which includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Patch)
• The City of Phoenix is searching for volunteers to assist residents with their 2022 taxes. VITA has many different positions available. Click here for volunteer details. (City of Phoenix, AZ USA via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.