De Soto National To Host 8th Annual Winter Luminary Walk

BRADENTON, FL – Many neighborhoods in the area light up their sidewalks and streets with luminaries during the holidays. For the eighth year in a row, the De Soto National Memorial will also join in on that wintertime tradition.

The national park will host its eighth annual Winter Luminary Walk on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. Thousands of luminaries will line the trails of the De Soto National park, leading to live music and historical education.

This year’s featured live music will be provided by the Manatee High School Orchestra, Native American musician Juan R. Leon, guitarist Rex Willis and opera soprano Natalie Almeter.

Guests can follow the park’s trail, guided by traditional luminaries while the boardwalk will be alight with thousands of modern lights. Also, the park’s monumental Gumbo Limbos will be illuminated by seasonal colors.

The Winter Luminary Walk is free to attend, but all activities are subject to change in case of inclement weather.

De Soto National Memorial is located at 8300 De Soto Memorial Highway in Bradenton. For the Winter Luminary Walk, shuttles will run from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at King Middle School, 600 75th St. NW.

For more information, visit http://www.nps.gov/deso or call (941) 792-0458.

Image via the De Soto National Memorial Facebook page