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Joy of Christmas Light Show

Thursday, November 28 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Joy of Christmas Holiday Light Show

The Joy of Christmas drive-through holiday light show features more than one million lights in 90+ holiday scenes in Harvey S. Firestone Recreational Park.

Hours for the 2024 season will be Friday-Sunday, November 22-24, and November 28-December 28, 6-9pm.
CLOSED Christmas Day, December 25.
CARS ARE NOT PERMITED on November 30, December 5, 10, and 27 due to special events listed below.
LIGHTS ONLY December 24, 26, 27 & 28 (Santa’s Ice Castle & Gingerbread House are closed).

Admission is $20/vehicle. Seasonal passes are available. Sunday Nights $10 entry for all First Responders + Seniors (adults 65 yrs.+).

In addition to the light displays, guests can stop at the Gingerbread House for a Gingerbread house display and storytime with Mrs. Claus on Thursdays, Sundays and special nights only (Mrs. Claus’ last night is Monday, December 23). In Santa’s Ice Castle, enjoy Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, and food for purchase from local non-profit organizations; pictures with Santa for purchase (Santa’s last night is Monday, December 23); children’s activities: reindeer food, Letters to Santa, ornament decoration, and cookie plate for Santa; Wish Tree and indoor train display.

 

Special events for 2024:

Every Sunday: First Responder & Senior Nights – $10 admission for first responders, veterans  & adults 65+.

November 30: Hay Ride + Petting Zoo + Walk It Night – $5/person entry; $5/person additional for Hayride. No cars permitted; no dogs please (due to petting zoo); stroll through the displays on foot.

December 4: Santa’s Special Night – a by-appointment-only evening for individuals living with special needs (all ages welcome).

December 5: Walk It Night – $5/person; walk among the displays (leashed dogs permitted); no cars onsite.

December 10: Twas the Night Before 5k – register at secondsoletiming.com. JOC closed to the public.

December 24-28 : LIGHTS ONLY (Santa’s Ice Castle & Gingerbread House will be closed)

December 27: Walk It Night – $5/person entry; stroll through 1 million lights on foot; no cars permitted. Santa’s Ice Castle & Gingerbread House closed.

 

For more information on the Joy of Christmas Light Display, please call 330-482-2282 or visit their website.

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Date:
Thursday, November 28 2024
Time:
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Venue

Harvey S. Firestone Park
338 E. Park Ave.
Columbiana, OH 44408 United States
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