Editing Peoria, Arizona (section)

==Arts and culture==
Peoria's Old Town contains [[List of historic properties in Peoria, Arizona|historic buildings]]. Located there is the [[Peoria Center for the Performing Arts]], opened in 2006,  managed by [[Theater Works (Peoria, Arizona)|Theater Works]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hedden |first=Adrian |date=December 7, 2016 |title=Peoria Old Town redevelopment stirs hopes, fears |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/peoria/2016/11/23/peoria-old-town-redevelopment-demolitions/93140106/ |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=The Arizona Republic |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Peoria Announces Development Agreement in Old Town Peoria |url=https://www.peoriaaz.gov/Home/Components/News/News/4800/ |access-date=August 20, 2023 |website=www.peoriaaz.gov |language=en}}</ref>

Peoria has recently redeveloped and marketed the area along 83rd Avenue between Bell Road and Thunderbird Road as an entertainment district dubbed “P83.”<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 31, 2023 |title=New entertainment concept coming to P83 in Peoria - Daily Independent |url=https://www.yourvalley.net/stories/new-entertainment-concept-coming-to-p83-in-peoria,414666 |access-date=January 4, 2024 |website=The Daily Independent at YourValley.net |language=en}}</ref> Big draws to the area are [[Peoria Sports Complex]], Arizona Broadway Theater, and [[Harkins Theatres]], along with a wide variety of food offerings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cusimano |first=Lauren |title=Dining Guide: Peoria's P83 Entertainment District in the Northwest Valley |url=https://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/restaurants/dining-guide-best-restaurants-peoria-p83-entertainment-district-11371704 |access-date=January 4, 2024 |website=Phoenix New Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=P83 in Peoria is expanding. Here's a look at all the restaurants, plus 3 new ones moving in |url=https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/dining/2023/07/04/restaurant-guide-peoria-eighty-three-p83/70346640007/ |access-date=January 4, 2024 |website=The Arizona Republic |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=News List {{!}} City of Peoria — Peoria Announces Redevelopment Project in P83 |url=https://www.peoriaaz.gov/Home/Components/News/News/4557/ |access-date=January 4, 2024 |website=www.peoriaaz.gov |language=en}}</ref>

Peoria has a multitude of public art throughout the city, typically most prominently displayed in city parks and populated hubs of the city. The city has utility box art wrap program that feature local artists and student artists.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Peoria Arts and Culture Commission |date=September 13, 2022 |title=Peoria Arts and Culture Plan |url=https://www.peoriaaz.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/724/638042061563770000 |access-date=January 4, 2024 |website=Peoriaaz.gov}}</ref>

The City of Peoria has several events throughout the year such as their holiday events (Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Bash, and Old Town Holiday Festival).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Old Town Holiday Festival {{!}} City of Peoria |url=https://www.peoriaaz.gov/government/departments/arts-culture/special-events/old-town-holiday-festival |access-date=January 4, 2024 |website=www.peoriaaz.gov |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> The city also hosts other events such as Second Saturday that displays local artists, artisans, vendors, and musicians,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Second Saturdays {{!}} City of Peoria |url=https://www.peoriaaz.gov/government/departments/arts-culture/special-events/second-saturdays |access-date=January 4, 2024 |website=www.peoriaaz.gov |language=en}}</ref> and Somos Peoria, a festival that offers visitors to experience the tastes and sounds of traditional Hispanic cultures.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Somos Peoria {{!}} City of Peoria |url=https://www.peoriaaz.gov/government/departments/arts-culture/special-events/somos-peoria |access-date=January 4, 2024 |website=www.peoriaaz.gov |language=en}}</ref>