Prince George's County Ready for 30th Annual Winter Festival of Lights

From Department of Parks and Recreation:

UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Whether there is snow on the ground or not, you can immerse yourself in a winter wonderland and the holiday spirit at the Winter Festival of Lights (301 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774). You can even enjoy the beauty of the season as you ride through the dazzling and delightful holiday light show- which features more than a million twinkling lights and one of the tallest trees in the state. Or enjoy a hayride and warm yourself by the fire, enjoy seasonal refreshments, and visit the animals in the Watkins Nature Center.

For a preview of the Winter Festival of Lights, click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5txbbh0qeGY

WHAT: Festival of Lights
WHEN: Friday, November 25, 2016 through Sunday, January 1st, 2017 from 5 – 9:30 PM
COST: Cash only -
Car or van: $5
Multi-visit pass:* $10
Mini-bus or limo:^ $15
Bus**: $25
*This pass is transferable for cars and vans for up to 3 visits.
^A mini-bus seats 13-24 passengers.
**A bus seats 25 or more passengers.
Please note:
Multi-visit passes will be sold nightly at the gate
On December 5, Community Service Providers Appreciation Night, the festival is FREE!
On Christmas Day, the festival is FREE!

WHAT: Festival of Lights Hayrides
WHEN: December 2 – 4, 9 – 11, 16 – 18, 23, 30 – 31, 2016 from 7 – 8:30 PM
COST: $8
RESERVATIONS ONLY. Please call 301-218-6770 for reservations.

For more on the Department of Parks and Recreation, visit www.pgparks.com and stay connected on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Department of Parks and Recreation encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities in all programs and services.

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