Festival Of Lights Start Date Revealed
The Festival of Lights start date revealed and it looks like its getting bigger and better this holiday season. If you’re looking for something festive to do with the family,…
SEATTLE, WA – DECEMBER 10: Children watch from a car while holding a stuffed reindeer at Starlight Lane, a drive-through Christmas event, at the Lumen Field Event Center Parking Garage…
Photo by David Ryder/Getty Images)The Festival of Lights start date revealed and it looks like its getting bigger and better this holiday season. If you're looking for something festive to do with the family, this is the perfect idea. Tell the kids to put down the iPads and jump in the car.
I'm always looking for more stuff to do with the kids and this is something I've always wanted to check out. Not only will the kids enjoy this, but dogs are allowed as well. I am a huge dog lover and always want to take Louie with us when we go out, so this is perfect. (They have one special night for dogs and cats).
The Festival of lights & Santa's Village is back the the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds. The start date will be Thursday, Nov. 28 and it will run through Sunday, Dec. 29. Make plans now to visit the Festival of Lights this holiday season.
When you get to the fairgrounds you will drive your car through tons of displays and lights. They have over 1.5 million lights and over 100 different displays to see. You can even drive under the lights. So many cool things to check out. After you are finished, you can head to Santa's Village for more fun.
Santa's Village is packed with holiday-themed rides and activities. There is a self-guided walking tour, tons of holiday goodies and treats, they have movies, holiday shopping, and of course, you can visit with Santa Claus himself. This year, they have also added alcohol to the festivities. For the adults, Keel & Curley Wine will offer wine and cider.
There are themed nights that include entertainment as well as discounts for Military and First Responders. You can even bring your dog to get a picture with Santa. And who's dog doesn't love to go for a ride. Thursday, Dec. 5 is Heroes Night: Active and retired Military, Police, Fire, and First Responders with ID get a discounted admission of $15 per car. Thursday, Dec. 12 is Paws & Claus Night: Bring your dogs and cats (on a leash) for a free printed pet photo with Santa with a $10 donation to the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center
According to the website, this is the list of entertainers:
- Nov. 29 – EVE
- Nov. 30 – Jordan Denise Williams
- Dec. 1 – Riverview High School Victorian Carolers
- Dec. 5-8 – Strong and Amazing Aerial Stunt Show with Laura J
- Dec. 12-15 – Dennis Lee Band
- Dec. 19-24 – Dennis Lee Band
- Dec. 26 – EVE
- Dec. 27 – Jordan Denise Williams
- Dec. 28 – Dance 4 Donations
- Dec. 29 – Aimee Carter
