Here are some of the biggest cultural moments in Phoenix in 2023.
The big game
Winter in the Valley, which always includes the Barrett-Jackson collector car auction, the WM Phoenix Open golf tournament and Cactus League spring training, is invariably an exciting time for us residents. Add the Super Bowl in on top of it, and you’ve got a recipe for fun and chaos, which is exactly what we got in February.Anticipation about hosting the Super Bowl had been building for months by the time the circus came to town (and we’re talking about the thousands of visitors and the media frenzy, not just the Shaq’s Fun House carnival-themed party). And the weeklong festivities didn’t disappoint. In every corner of the Valley, there were parties, concerts and festivals attended by everyone from A- to Z-list celebrities and football fans from across the country. We know it’ll be several years before Phoenix gets to host another Super Bowl, but honestly, we can’t wait.