SE Valley Times

Downtown Mesa is set to welcome 2025 with its first "Noon Year's Eve Celebration," a family-oriented event featuring the city's iconic Diving Lady in a daytime countdown. Scheduled for December 31, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the free event will be held at Main and MacDonald Streets.

Mesa Mayor John Giles will host the celebration, which is organized by the Downtown Mesa Association. The event offers an alternative to traditional New Year's celebrations, making it suitable for families and children of all ages. The noon countdown will include aerial acrobatics, pyrotechnic displays, and a sparkling apple cider toast.

"Who says you have to wait until midnight to celebrate?" said Mayor John Giles. "Here in Mesa, we're throwing a Noon Year's Eve party so everyone—from early risers to families with little ones—can ring in 2025 without losing any sleep."

The celebration will feature various activities and entertainment such as live music by Chuck E. Baby and the All-Stars, interactive fun with the East Valley Bubble Truck, picture booths, face painting, crafts, and cookie decorating.

"Downtown Mesa continues to grow as a destination for unique community experiences," said Terry Madeksza, President and Executive Director of the Downtown Mesa Association. "This celebration represents exactly what makes our downtown special—creative programming that brings our community together while highlighting Mesa's distinctive cultural elements like our cherished Diving Lady."

The event is supported by Fiber First and Visit Mesa. More information can be found at https://downtownmesa.com/events/noon-years-eve-celebration.

For media inquiries or further details, contact John Zielonka at 480-644-5294 or john.zielonka@mesaaz.gov.