2nd annual Festival of Lights at Freeman Park begins Friday
The Festival of Lights at Freeman Park is back for a second year. The driving lights tour starts Friday November 25th.
The following is a press release from the City of Idaho Falls about the event:
Gather your family and friends and head out for a festive, magical and memorable light display experience that’s sure to delight all ages.
The Idaho Falls Department of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce the return of Festival of Lights at Freeman Park. The light display will be open to the public seven days a week from 6-10 p.m., Friday, Nov. 25-Dec. 24, 2016.
Festival of Lights at Freeman Park is a drive-thru display that features more than 100 animated holiday scenes, light color changing trees, music and so much more! A new feature this year is the holiday book reading by local author, Brett Parson, Mondays and Fridays only from 6-8 p.m.
While there, visit with Santa in the heated pavilion or relax on a horse-drawn wagon (Fridays & Saturdays only for no extra cost) while you ride around the enchanted winter wonderland.
Festive holiday snacks and hot cocoa will be available every night, except Sunday, beginning November 28th.
Tickets can be purchased upon entry into the park. The entrance fee is $10 per carload or $15 for oversized or commercial-sized vehicles. An active military discount is available at $5 per vehicle with a military ID. Wagon rides and visits with Santa are included in the price. Credit cards and cash are accepted. Checks are not accepted.
Last year more than $9,000 of the proceeds from the event was raised for the City’s parks capital improvement fund.
For a map of the route, see our webpage or visit us at the Recreation Center at 520 Memorial Drive.
Do you have a favorite light display? Take a picture and share it on the Festival of Lights at Freeman Park Facebook page. Don’t forget to tune into 93.5 FM for festival music.
Freeman Park will remain open to sledding for the duration of the festival. The river walk adjacent to the Snake River will also remain open.
The event is sponsored by HK Contractors, Western State CAT, Westmark Credit Union, Idaho Central Credit Union, Riverbend Communications and KIFI Local News 8.
