MLA 2006 Local Assistance Committee: Phoenix

Arizona's ambiance is casual: denims or shorts are always in style, with comfortable shoes for walking around the convention center and downtown. In mid-May, temperatures generally range from 61 to 92 degrees, with a possibility of going into the low 100s. Leave your business suits, ties and hosiery at home; dress for comfort and enjoyment in casual clothing. Do bring a sweater or jacket for air-conditioned meeting rooms and, possibly, evenings outdoors. Extreme summer sunshine with the heat is always possible, so bring dark glasses, sunscreen, water, and a visor or broad-brimmed hat.