PHOENIX – The weekend is here! Check out these fun events happening around the valley December 27-29.

Friday, December 27th

Dallas Mavericks vs. Phoenix Suns

When: 7 p.m
Where: Footprint Center, Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start at around $115

The Phoenix Suns host the Dallas Mavericks at the Footprint Center on Friday at 7 p.m

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Saturday December 28th

VRBO Fiesta Bowl Parade

When: 10 O `clock
Where: Central Phoenix
Cost: Free

A statewide crown jewel since its first performance in the early 1970s, the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade honors the Fiesta Bowl Organization’s 53-year history with a traditional two-mile march through central Phoenix. As anticipation builds for the first-ever College Football Playoff quarterfinals at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and the College Football Playoff (CFP) expands to a 12-team format, the 52nd annual Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade celebrates the tradition of the Arizona’s vibrant community groups, exciting marching bands and unique floats as they usher in the next generation of college football.

The Fiesta Bowl Parade is taking place in Phoenix this weekend

Arizona Bowl: Miami vs. Colorado State

When: 2:30 p.m
Where: Arizona Stadium, Tucson
Cost: Tickets start at around $30

The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl, presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop, is a Tucson tradition that provides a world-class experience for college athletes, fans and the local community, culminating in a nationally recognized college football competition. Watch the Miami Redhawks take on the Colorado State Rams on Saturday at 2:30 p.m

Arizona Bowl

An evening with Kevin Smith

When: 7:00 p.m. and 9:45 p.m
Where: Phoenix Stand Up Live
Cost: Tickets start at $45

Comedian Kevin Smith, best known for the 1994 film Clerks, will perform a two-show comedy evening at Phoenix Stand Up Live on Saturday evening.

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Sunday, December 29th

Arizona National Livestock Show

When: Friday – Sunday
Where: Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix
Cost: Free

The Arizona National Livestock Show is the largest livestock show in the Southwest, an annual Phoenix tradition since 1948. We are dedicated to youth and agriculture. Our goal is to empower the youth of our industry and share our passion for the livestock and agriculture industry with the entire population. The annual show brings exhibitors from more than 30 states, bringing with them nearly 2,500 of the nation’s finest cattle, horses, sheep, goats and swine to compete, all vying for the coveted title of Grand Champion. Premium awards paid annually to junior and open exhibitors total more than $200,000.