30th Annual Celebration in Lights
November 24, 2022 – January 1, 2022
Celebration in Lights, opens for its 30th season on Thanksgiving night (November 24, 2022). Relish in the two miles of dazzling holiday light displays set amongst the beautiful woods and waterways at Newport News Park. The event will be open nightly from 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Over 350 individual display pieces, 50+ arches, and over three miles of rope lighting enhance the natural beauty of the two-mile drive along Newport News Park’s main road. All new display pieces added since 2007 use LED lights which result in a savings of approximately 30% on electrical cost compared to incandescent bulbs and last 100,000 hours versus 3,000 hours for incandescent. Older (pre 2007) display pieces are being refitted with LED lights.
Admission:
$12.00 per car on weeknights (Monday – Thursday)
$15.00 per on weekends (Friday – Sunday)
$75.00 per bus (any night)
Cash, credit cards Visa/MC, and checks made payable to the City of Newport News are accepted at the gate. Advance purchase tickets, at $10.00 per car (good any night), may be purchased (cash or credit card) at the Newport News Visitor Center at Newport News Park.
Newport News Park is located at the intersection of Ft. Eustis Blvd. and Jefferson Ave. in Newport News, VA. Directions: Eastbound I-64 use Exit 247 (Lee Hall), Westbound I-64 use Exit 250 B (Ft. Eustis). For more information, call 757-886-7912.
Venue:
Newport News Park
13560 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: (757) 926-1400
Looking for Christmas Lights? Be sure to visit our Best Christmas Lights list for home, neighborhoods and public light displays!
For more holiday events visit our Holiday Events! If you have a specific date in mind, be sure to check our Daily Calendar!
