COSTA MESA, Calif.,
Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- Night of Lights OC, a magical and interactive winter
wonderland drive-thru experience presented by Winter Fest
OC, returns to the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa this November to provide the
Southern California community with
a safe, family-friendly holiday celebration. The Night of Lights OC
experience guides guests through a mile-long drive-thru course
filled with more than one million lights, themed holiday scenery
and immersive vignettes, animated light shows, snow flurries and
tunnels synchronized to music, special effects, even more
interactive characters including Santa through December 24th and more.
"Building on the immense success of last year's inaugural Night
of Lights OC, we are thrilled to return with an even bigger and
more magical holiday drive-thru event beginning Thanksgiving
weekend through the New Year," said Katrina
Carlson, executive producer of Night of Lights OC. "Night of
Lights OC allows you and your loved ones to enjoy the magic of the
holiday season from the comfort and safety of your own vehicle,
keeping annual holiday traditions alive."
Night of Lights OC kicks-off the holiday season on Friday, November 26th and runs Wednesday to
Sunday nights through January 2nd.
The experience begins at 5:00 p.m.
with ticketed time slots available until 10:00 p.m. (Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday) or
11:00 p.m. (Friday and Saturday).
This year, guests will enjoy many new themed experiences and
immersive vignettes including a drive-in movie queue area when they
arrive, featuring classic holiday movies playing and strolling
entertainers offering holiday favorite treats to enjoy before
starting their magical holiday journey. Additional new experiences
include an interactive Santa's Workshop with synchronized lights to
music, Toyland where a toy chest is brought to life, Steam Engine
Springs with model trains, Santa Takes
Flight as St. Nick greets guests through December 24th, plus the return of the most
popular vignette from last year: Winter Wonderland, with even more
snow flurries to dust car windows!
"Last year, guests were amazed that Night of Lights OC was so
much more than a typical drive-thru light show, there was
interactive entertainment and special effects that invited you to
become a part of this unique experience," continued Carlson. "This
year, we are planning to add even more unique experiences as guests
will drive-thru a mile long path of holiday magic as they're taken
through dazzling lights and spectacular scenes including a
Christmas Village, Santa's Workshop, Forest of Lights, and Winter
Wonderland. Whether it's a family outing, date night, company get
together or girls night, we're thrilled to bring holiday cheer to
the Southern California community
with a safe and fun activity for all ages."
Also, new this year, Night of Lights OC is excited to announce a
partnership with the Power of One Foundation's Annual Toy
Drive. Beginning opening night through December 17th, guests attending Night of Lights
OC are encouraged to bring new toys for boys and girls ages 1-15 to
donate as they will be collected by the elves at Santa's Workshop
in Night of Lights OC. Our goal is to put a smile on the faces of
more than 3,000 children in need in Orange County during Christmas by putting a
toy in their hands and leaving a lasting impression in their hearts
during the holiday season. Toys will be distributed to qualifying
low-income families on select nights.
Tickets & Pricing
Entry to the event is through
online ticket purchases only at NightOfLightsOC.com. Limited
reservations are available per time session and guests are
encouraged to buy in advance to reserve their date and time session
before they sell out.
Early Bird general admission (while supplies last) starts at
$39.99 per vehicle (up to five
people) on select nights. Larger vehicle tickets (six to nine
people) start at $59.99 on select
nights. Vehicle height is limited to 8 feet or less, due to the
light tunnels. Silver Admission vehicle tickets are also available,
which include express lane entry, a digital in-vehicle photo and
Holiday 3D glasses. Pricing will increase after Early Bird tickets
are sold out.
Pre Order In-Car Holiday Food Treats
Holiday favorite
treats are available before entering the Night of Lights OC
experience through a pre-order with ticket purchase. Seasonal
favorites include hot cocoa, cinnamon sugar donuts, as well as
Mom's Bake Shoppe cookie buckets and brownies, cinnamon roasted
nuts, tamales, Holiday 'Family 4 Pack' meals, and much more. Food
is available to order online by 10am
on the date of admission and will be available to pick-up prior to
entering the drive-thru experience.
Community Heroes Discounts
Every Wednesday, Night of
Lights OC will honor local community heroes with a special
$5 off online coupon code for
teachers, military personnel, medical workers, firefighters and law
enforcement. Tickets must be purchased in advance online using the
online code.
- December 1st Salute to
Teachers: Eligible guests can use the online code "TEACH" and bring
their relevant Teacher ID for onsite verification.
- December 8th Salute to
Military: Eligible guests can use the online code "HERO" and bring
their relevant Military ID for onsite verification.
- December 15th Salute to
Medical Workers: Eligible guests can use the online code "FIRSTAID"
and bring their relevant Medical ID for onsite verification.
- December 22nd Salute to
Firefighters: Eligible guests can use the online code "FIRE" and
bring their relevant Firefighter ID for onsite verification.
- December 29th Salute
to Law Enforcement: Eligible guests can use the online code
"SERVICE" and bring their relevant Law Enforcement ID for onsite
verification.
For more information, visit NightOfLightsOC.com or follow us on
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @NightofLightsOC.
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