Good morning, Glendale.

Mel Martin, owner of the Martin Auto Museum, will serve as grand marshal for the 12th Hometown Christmas Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec.

13 in historic downtown Glendale with a route from 52nd & 58th Avenue. Community members are invited to join and bring donations for the food drive.

Niu Mama Kitchens opened in Glendale in August as a cafeteria-style food hall featuring five diverse eateries, and it offers dishes (from chicken wings to dumplings) that give locals fresh dining choices.

Glendale has updated road closures and restrictions for fiber work and landscaping improvements on several streets.

The closures run through mid-December on 64th Drive at John Cabot, 52nd Avenue at Westcott, 59th Avenue near Paradise Lane + 54th Avenue, so drivers should plan alternative routes.

The Arizona Cardinals lost 45-17 to the Rams on Sunday at their home field, with the score tied at 10-all in the second quarter before surrendering 35 unanswered points.

Coach Jonathan Gannon said the team will address its defensive issues as it prepares to face the Texans on Sunday.

A Night of R&B Under The Stars

4-9 p.m. — Chicken N Pickle - Glendale — $10 Early Bird Tickets — Experience line dancing and slow grooves to your favorite R&B hits atop a scenic rooftop.

Winterfest: Gears of the North

12:30-2:00 p.m. — Foothills Library — Free entry — Experience a steampunk twist on holiday magic at a fun-filled family adventure with Santa and creative activities.

Ballet Arizona - The Nutcracker

2–9 p.m. — Symphony Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchantment of the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker, in a magical performance.

Dave & Buster's New Year's Eve Celebration

4-7 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Glendale — Ticket info TBA — Celebrate the countdown to 2026 with food, games, and festivities at the ultimate party destination.