Stadium Parking Lot Explodes With Yuletide Color

EAST HARTFORD, CT — If Thomas Edison and Santa Claus got together for an evening of egg nog, they'd probably come up with what is happening at Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field these days.

That's because what started on Thanksgiving and continuing until Dec. 31, is the transformation of the parking lot surrounding the home of University of Connecticut football into the home base for the holiday season.

Called "The Magic of Lights," the seasonal attraction features a drive-through journey of "twinkling and magical light displays to celebrate our grandest holiday of the year," according to event organizers.

This isn't just a pass-through near a well-lit house.

Rather, "The Magic of Lights" is a 1-mile yuletide journey of color, wonder and holiday dreams and all visible "from the safety of your own car."

The attraction is open seven days a week through the end of December, with "The Magic of Lights" open from 5 to 9 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays and 5 to 10 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Prices are $25 per car at the gate on weekdays and $30 on weekends from Nov. 23 to Dec. 7.

From Dec. 8 to Dec. 31, prices are $30 for weekdays and $35 for weekends.

Tickets are slightly discounted if ordered online instead of at the gate.

For more information or to order tickets for "The Magic of Lights," click on this link.