Ten years ago, we lit up our family home with a dream and just a handful of lights. That dream was to one day be able to share Christmas magic with everyone across Arizona and beyond. What started at our family home in 2015 visited by few has grown into what is visited by thousands today, and it’s all because of you.
This is a celebration of everyone who believed in the magic, stayed for just one more light show, or made Pratt Brothers part of their season year after year. As we celebrate 10 years of magic, building bigger, and believing in the impossible,
we invite you to keep dreaming with us.
2015
THE GRAND DEBUT
Our light show and display, "Christmas Forever" made its Grand Debut on November 27th, 2015.
This exciting night was attended by close family, friends, and fellow neighbors.
The show had dancing lights synchronized to music. Bright colors illuminated the walls with Christmas magic. Positioned high in the middle of our show was our centerpiece:
The it’s a small world clock face.
While we were extremely proud of the show, we had more extensive ideas in mind for the future. As the season came to a close, it was back to the drawing board to develop new designs, concepts, and innovations.
2016
ONE STEP AT A TIME
In 2016, Christmas Forever went through many renovations and enhancements. We had a new location, resulting in massive changes to the overall concept of the show.
A 25-foot-wide gingerbread house was built as the main focus of the display. The it's a small world clock face became motorized.
Finally, we proudly debuted fire machines to audiences in Arizona. Not only was this a first for Christmas Forever, but it was a first for any residential or commercial Christmas light display across the state of Arizona. The fire machines were an immediate success and became our staple within the Christmas community.
2016’s show initiated the theme of Christmas Forever that exists today as our centerpiece in town, The Gingerbread House.
2017
BRING ON THE HEAT
As the Christmas season in 2017 approached, we kept the heat coming! Two additional fire machines were added to the show, making a total of four.
This addition was instantly met with praise and excitement from guests of all ages.
In addition to two fire machines, there was now a grand total of 100,000 – 110,000 lights. Crisp video projection mapping was added to enhance the magical feeling of Christmas.
New wood cutouts were added to the yard, adding to our already extensive collection.
2017 solidified Christmas Forever as an up-and-coming display within the state of Arizona.
2018
DETAILS, DETAILS, DETAILS
If there is one word to sum up 2018, it would be “details.”
The 25-foot-wide gingerbread house was dressed up in sparkling candies and gumdrops.
Five industrial bubble machines were also added to help the guests’ overall experience.
More wood cutouts and animated light props were added to the display.
A brand new integrative gingerbread treat stand was added to create a unique experience for any guest who was interested in hot chocolate and cookies.
By the end of 2018, we were ready to upgrade again, but this time, bigger and better than ever before…
2019
THE BIGGEST CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
TO HIT ARIZONA
2019 marked our 5th year Anniversary of Christmas Forever.
Being our most extensive upgrade to date, our display expanded from 40 feet to over 110 feet in total.
An additional 50 feet was added to our gingerbread house, increasing it to 75 feet in length. Over 30 life-size peppermints bedazzled the front.
Two fog jets were added to blast upward from the gingerbread house, along with two additional fire machines. The It’s a Small World clock face was redesigned and covered in 24-karat gold leaf. To top it off, we proudly debuted a 16-foot pyrotechnic spark machine.
Not only was this a first for Christmas Forever, but it was a first for any residential Christmas light display across the state of Arizona. 2019 made us a household name for Christmas lights in Arizona.
2020
HELLO AMERICA
Our 2020 upgrade put our display in headlines, both locally and nationally.
We redesigned our entire 75-foot Gingerbread house by placing whimsical accents and rooftops. We gave our display a whole new meaning of depth by adding fun elements to the roof and lighting palm trees that reach up to 60 feet high.
We were incredibly humbled and honored to be featured on Phoenix New Times’ cover and awarded
“Best Holiday Light Display.”
Midway through the season, we were honored to be interviewed live on Good Morning America where we presented Christmas Forever to the nation. The outpour of Christmas spirit truly followed as we had more guests attend than ever before, with some nights reaching an over-capacity of 5,000+ people, which led to our display being shut down that year by city officials due to traffic issues and neighbor complaints.
We were not quite ready to give up yet. In fact, we kept daring to dream. This seemed like the perfect time to accomplish a lifelong goal we had shared since we started in 2015…
2021
THE GREAT CHRISTMAS LIGHT FIGHT
After being shut down in 2020, we were motivated more than ever to accomplish a goal we’ve shared since we started back in 2015. That goal was to enter and compete in ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight.”
In a single episode, four families across America compete for the best Christmas light display as one judge visits each house and returns at the end of the episode to award the winning family.
To win the competition, we had to think outside of the box. Throughout 10 seasons of “The Great Christmas Light Fight,” What is something that has never been seen before? The answer? A ride.
A ride that would go through our garage that would take guests through the immersive world of “Sweet Street,” where guests would hop on their very own Sweet-Mobile as they traveled through the wonderful world of candy. These areas included Lollipop Lane, Marshmallow Way, and Peppermint Place.
We were more than honored to have Judge Carter Oosterhouse return to our home and crown us champions as ABC’s The Great Christmas Light Fight, along with the iconic trophy.
This seemed like the perfect year to close the chapter on doing Christmas lights at our family’s home. Guests came and enjoyed the light show and display one last time before we closed permanently. We now had our eyes set on bigger horizons.
2022
PRATT BROTHERS CHRISTMAS
& HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR
Residing in Mesa, Arizona, Pratt Brothers Christmas & Holiday Spectacular invited guests to venture into an immersive Christmas Town including millions of lights.
Along with the display were synchronized pyrotechnics, live entertainment, a train ride attraction, cookie decorating, a Miracle Market for gift-giving and keepsakes, and, of course, a meet-and-greet experience with the big guy himself.
This memorable holiday experience was ideal for all ages, delivering seasonal joy and various joy-ensuing activities.
This premier presentation of Pratt Brothers Christmas & Holiday Spectacular was our first commercial event after seven years of decorating our family home.
2023
PRATT BROTHERS CHRISTMAS
AT RAWHIDE
In 2023, Pratt Brothers Christmas moved to Rawhide Western Town in Chandler, Arizona.
This event became Arizona’s premier family experience. This magical experience features over 7 million lights, a dazzling gingerbread house light show, a magical train ride through various themed lands, nightly parades, Christmas-themed stunt shows, holiday shopping, live entertainment, and so much more.
2024
PRATT BROTHERS CHRISTMAS
AT RAWHIDE
2024 marked our second year at Rawhide Western Town in Chandler, Arizona, and it was a season of major upgrades. We expanded every corner of the event with dazzling new features: live entertainment that lit up the streets, vibrant parade floats, immersive light shows, and an upgraded train ride experience. Guests also enjoyed our all-new VIP lounge, exclusive themed merchandise, and a variety of exciting side attractions.
These enhancements came together to create a more immersive event that delighted guests of all ages. Each improvement reflected our commitment to raising the bar year after year, making Pratt Brothers Christmas not just a tradition, but an unforgettable holiday destination.
2025
PRATT BROTHERS CHRISTMAS
10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Get ready to celebrate 10 magical years of Pratt Brothers.
This milestone season will be bigger, brighter, and more enchanting than ever before.
You can look forward to dazzling new attractions, breathtaking light shows, immersive games and scavenger hunts, and unforgettable live entertainment . There are all-new surprises, every corner of Pratt Brothers Christmas that will be filled with wonder and joy. Join us for the celebration as Pratt Brothers Christmas enters its next chapter, dreaming bigger, brighter, and bolder.
WHAT'S NEW
Calling all dreamers! Get ready to experience our most spectacular and immersive light show to date. Featuring brand new special effects, music, and pyrotechnics. Walk away finding out what you can dare to dream.
Christmas criminals are on the loose and are doing everything they can to ruin Pratt Brothers Christmas! Help find the crime by going around town and sifting through the evidence.
The battle for Christmas has begun! Christmas spirit has run low in a sleepy old town. Two brothers are determined to bring it back, by whatever means! Catch live action stunts and brawls from the Arizona Roughriders in this all new show.
An all new location and indoor upgrade for our VIP guests. Enjoy your night in comfort, class, and elegance.
To celebrate 10 years of Pratt Brothers, find ten hidden "10's" around the town. Each 10 is themed different and hidden in different locations. See if you can find 10 out of 10!