The annual Airdrie Festival of Lights is set to illuminate more than a million Christmas lights in Nose Creek Park again, starting December 1.
Western Canada’s biggest outdoor Christmas light walk, the Airdrie Festival of Lights, will run every day in December from 6 to 9 pm.
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The free walkthrough displays will be completely LED, cutting energy use by 65% since the festival began 22 years ago.
As well, there will be miniature train rides available for $2 and two handcrafted fire pits to gather around.
Santa will also pay a few visits to the park during the festival, at 7 pm on the following dates:
- Saturday, December 1
- Tuesday, December 4
- Tuesday, December 11
- Tuesday, December 18
- Saturday, December 22
- Sunday, December 23
The festival is run by volunteers, with entry by donation. All proceeds go to the Airdrie and District Hospice Society and their Tree Of Hope Campaign.
At the festival, the Tree of Hope will be illuminated every night in memory of loved ones who have passed and greetings of hope will be left for those suffering.
Airdrie Festival of Lights 2018
When: December 1 to December 31
Time: 6 to 9 pm
Where: Nose Creek Park – 1701 Main Street S, Airdrie
Admission: By cash donation; parking is free