What Is Lights In The Parkway?
Lights in the Parkway is a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit! Beautiful light displays, holiday music, hot chocolate . . . what a perfect way to spend some quality time with your family during an otherwise hectic holiday season. Take some time out of the hustle and the bustle of the season to celebrate the holidays. Lights in the Parkway will make the season bright for you and yours

This incredible display will celebrate its 13th Anniversary this holiday season every night from December 5, 2008 through January 4, 2009 (closed Christmas Day). This drive-through light display covers more than a mile of one of Allentown's most beautiful parks (Lehigh Parkway) and features lighted trees, light tunnels and animated displays. This year’s theme is “Holiday Candy Land.” So visitors are in for a sweet adventure. .

"Lights" will transport you to a magical place filled with an abundance of lights and holiday spirit. All you need to do is gather up your family and friends and make your way to Lehigh Parkway to share in this unforgettable holiday event. Join the hundreds of thousands of visitors who leave the display full of holiday cheer.

No need to worry about parking or inclement weather . . . simply stay nestled behind the wheel of your vehicle as you and your family travel through the many adventures waiting around every bend. Enjoy a variety of holiday tunes on our special Lights radio frequency – 98.3 FM.

"Lights" is the centerpiece of the new Lehigh Valley Holiday Tour, which welcomes groups from across the country who want to get a glimpse of the area's Yuletide traditions, holiday attractions and cultural exhibitions.

Now in its thirteenth shining season, "Lights" has become an annual tradition for many families throughout the Lehigh Valley and beyond (many people visit from out of state to experience this unique display). While building on the success of past years, the 2008/2009 "Lights" season promises to shine even brighter than before.

Join us for this once-a-year event, and don't forget to bring your camera. (For tips on holiday light photography, click here.)

After your tour through the spectacular display, be sure to visit the Lights In The Parkway Gift Barn. As you exit the display, follow the signs to the Lights In The Parkway Gift Barn.

The Gift Barn features fine crafts and unique gift ideas for everyone on your holiday shopping list as well as refreshments and Lights In The Parkway souvenirs. Santa will be visiting the barn Thursday through Sunday evenings during the display and photos with Santa are available for $7.00.

Since the admission price for Lights in the Parkway is per vehicle rather than per person, it is one of the most economical types of holiday entertainment-- an entire family can enjoy the display for as little as five dollars (with the purchase of an advance sale ticket). Click here for advance sale ticket and other discount information.

Part of the proceeds benefit local community groups whose members volunteer to staff the display. Recipients include the Cub Scouts, school groups, the Allentown Fire Police and community groups.