Celebration of Lights to Feature 300 Themed and Animated Displays

November 27, 2008 through January 4, 2009

The 2008 U.S. Bank Arizona Celebration of Lights is a spectacular, drive-through holiday light festival featuring the state’s largest display of holiday lights. This year, the event will include more than 7,000,000 lights and 300 themed and animated displays, set along a two-mile route at 75th Avenue and Loop 101 in Glendale.

The 20-35 minute show, set to music, includes five tunnels (one of which is the world’s largest), in an event that families can experience and enjoy from the comfort and convenience of their own cars.

The estimated attendance for this year’s event is 20,000 cars (based on an average of 5.2 persons per car), which means the reach of this event will exceed 100,000 people. Attendance at the 2007 event was 18,700 cars.

Partial proceeds from the 2008 event will benefit St. Mary’s Food Bank Alliance,  The Salvation Army
and Prison Fellowship Angel Tree Program.

Location: On the northwest corner of 75th Avenue and Loop 101, on the Community of Joy campus.

Hours and Admission:  Monday – Thursday: 6-9 p.m. General admission is $12 per vehicle. Friday- Sunday, Sunday: 6-10 p.m. General admission is $15 per vehicle. Buses are $1 per person ($12 minimum)

Discounts: $2 discount per vehicle any night with donation of three cans of food.  $2 discounts on Mondays for seniors; Tuesdays for military personnel and Wednesdays for fire and police personnel.
$2 discount coupons to be available at sponsor locations to be determined.

New this year:  Elf Co. display, North Pole Railroad light display

Light Company: Winterland, Inc., a national leader in holiday light displays, based in Marion, Ind.

Tickets: For advance tickets, contact lhickman@winterlandinc.com or visit www.arizonacelebrationoflights.com.

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