The annual Celebration of Lights, at the Grand Concourse in Shady Hills, is back.
Visitors can hop in their cars and drive through a mile-long light display on weekends through Dec. 23, and the display also will continue for a few days after Dec. 25.
But there’s more.
Holiday enthusiasts can then park and walk, or take the Polar Express — er, the Grand Concourse Holiday Train to Safety Town, to see the miniature displays of Pasco County landmarks all lit up with dancing light displays.
Beyond the lights and train rides, local gift and food vendors also will be there to give visitors a chance to do some shopping and grab a bite.
The Grinch and Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick — aka Santa Claus — will be there, too, available for pictures.
Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted on the grounds.
The Celebration of Lights opened in late 2014, and this nonprofit fundraising event is produced by The Concourse in partnership with Pasco County Parks, Recreation, and Natural Resources, West Pasco Sertoma, The Grand Concourse Railroad Inc. club and Friends of Dave Parris.
Parris, founder of the celebration, passed away from cancer in 2014.
Celebration of Lights & Grand Concourse Holiday Train
Where: 11919 Alric Pottberg Road, in Shady Hills
When: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays thru Dec. 23, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: $25 per car; $3 per train rider
Details: See the 2023 Celebration of Lights at The Concourse by boarding the Christmas Train for a festive ride (or walk the trail) to Safety Town to walk through the enchanted miniature town of lights. Gift and food vendors also will be on location, after visitors enjoy a mile-long car ride to see dancing light displays. Bonus nights are Dec. 26 through Dec. 30. Event nights are weather permitting.
Info: Visit CelebrationOfLightsFl.org.
Published December 06, 2023
