Glistening with December snow, Flagstaff is Arizona’s winter wonderland and the northland's hub of activity for ringing in the New Year. Thousands are expected to count down to 2012 in the historic downtown on Sunday, Dec. 31. All eyes will be on the Weatherford Hotel’s Great Pine Cone. "The New Year's Eve Pine Cone Drop at the Weatherford Hotel has quickly become the premier signature event in historic downtown Flagstaff. Not only is it a tremendous economic impact for our city, but as one … [Read more...] about Pinecone Poised for New Year Countdown
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Flagstaff’s Famous Pinecone and DBA Welcoming Season
It’s captured the attention of major media outlets such as Travel + Leisure and Country Living magazines, the Weather Channel and CNN, and even American Express is not leaving home without considering it in its seasonal advertisements. The Weatherford Hotel’s Great Pine Cone, prominently displayed on Flagstaff’s Discovery Map, has become a holiday tradition and a much-anticipated event nationwide. This iconic symbol of mountain magic is about to take center stage again this Saturday. Rising … [Read more...] about Flagstaff’s Famous Pinecone and DBA Welcoming Season
New Year’s Eve Celebrations
Dec. 31 The Flagstaff Downtown Business Alliance and the Weatherford Hotel announce the 12th Annual Pine Cone Drop to ring in the new year. The holiday tradition includes music and fireworks at 10:00p.m. and midnight when the pine cone drops slowly, counting down the brand new year. … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve Celebrations