Unidentified Speaker announced that Holidays on the Square in Goodyear is open throughout December, with lights, decorations and family activities aimed at bringing the community together. "The lights are twinkling and sparkling and it's such an inviting place," the speaker said.
The speaker described several attractions at the square, including games and a synthetic ice rink intended to let desert residents experience skating. The speaker added a clarifying safety note: "It is not real ice. However, it is real ice skates," and encouraged families to try the rink despite possible "thrills and spills." The speaker said the event is available at flexible hours so residents can drop in when their schedules allow.
On civic engagement, the speaker said residents can contact city leaders via an email that "goes to the mayor and every council member" and that inquiries receive responses. Residents were also invited to attend or stream Goodyear City Council meetings and to speak for up to three minutes on agenda or non-agenda items.
The remarks closed with a brief economic note: "2025 has been a busy growing year," the speaker said, adding the city expects more businesses, restaurants and retail heading into 2026. The speaker positioned the holiday programming as one of several community offerings as Goodyear continues to expand.
No formal motions or votes were recorded in the provided transcript. The city did not specify dates, contact email addresses, exact hours for the square, ticketing or fees, or who was speaking by name in the transcript.