Celebration in Lights at Newport News Park 2025
33rd Annual Celebration in Lights
November 27, 2025- January 1, 2026
Celebration in Lights, opens for its 33rd season on Thanksgiving night (November 27, 2025). Relish in the two miles of over one million lights in their 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.
There is always a stunning array of attractions, including a dazzling Tunnel of Lights, Snappy the Alligator, Underwater Fish Arches, and vibrant 3D Trees. The addition of colorful peacocks and a whimsical Candy Arch adds even more charm this event is truly special!
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.
Admission: (below pricing is from 2024, pricing for this year has not been released of of when this post was done)
$15.00 per car on weeknights (Monday – Thursday)
$20.00 per on weekends (Friday – Sunday)
$85.00 per bus (any night)
Cash, credit cards Visa/MC, are accepted at the gate. Advance purchase tickets may be purchased (good any night) for $12.00 at the Newport News Visitor Center at the entrance of 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
If you have a specific date in mind, be sure to check our Daily Calendar!
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