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CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS CARRIAGE RIDES

December 8, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

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An event every day that begins at 5:30 pm, repeating until December 9, 2022

$6 – $48.00
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“Everyone, quick…come look at the lights!”
It’s back…and we’re so excited! Join us as we light up Riverside Park for Celebration of Lights, a free, family-friendly holiday light attraction. The drive through event will be open to cars nightly from 5:00pm–10:00pm, December 2–January 1.

Special event nights include Grand Illumination Pedestrian Night for participants to stroll through the lit Riverside Park, and Carriage Ride Nights, where participants will enjoy carriage rides from Lexington Carriage Company. Vehicles are not permitted during special event nights. Advanced registration required for Carriage Rides.

Schedule
12/2 | Grand Illumination Pedestrian Night | FREE | No Vehicles
12/8 & 12/9 | Carriage Rides | $48.00 per group of 6 | No Vehicles
12/14 & 12/15 | Rain Dates for Carriage Rides

Carriage Rides
Enjoy a magical night featuring carriage rides from Lexington Carriage Company. Rides are $48.00 per group of 6. Children 3 and under, who can ride in a lap, are FREE.

Tickets can be purchased in advance online. Rides are purchased by timeslot. Each timeslot is 30 minutes, ranging from 5:30pm–9:30pm. Only one person from the group needs to register. Walk ups are limited and cash only. Registration open until 12/7 or until sold out.

Thursday | December 8

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Date:
December 8, 2022
Time:
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
$6 – $48.00
Event Categories:
Children, Holiday Event
Event Tags:
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Website:
https://www.lynchburgparksandrec.com/programs-and-activities/celebration-of-lights/

Organizer

Lynchburg Parks & Recreation
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Venue

Riverside Park
2238 Rivermont Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 24503 United States
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