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Show -N E W S- Spanish Fork Covering what matters most WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2007 • 5 Courtesy photos / David Mair WINTER WONDERLAND: Pictured above and below are some of the many scenes on display this year at the Festival of Lights. The luminous displays range from playful to sublime. Festival of Ligh Lindsay B. Wolsey STAl-TWRlTfcR It's hard to believe that the Festival of Lights is having its 15-year anniversary. Starting as the brainchild of the Spanish Fork City Council, it has become a holiday tradition for many visitors. From the comfort of your car, you can experience this winter wonderland holiday light spectacular. If you have never been to the Festival of Lights, this is the year lo go. Special Events Coordinator Steven Money says that the festival is gaining in popularity every year. "A lot of families use it for family home evening. We're also seeing a lot of church groups coming through for church activities, particularly Young Men and Young Women groups." More than one million lights are used in the mile-long stretch of different displays. Crowd favorites include the toy land castle, tunnels of lights, a waving more information, call the Parks and Santa Clans, polar bears, reindeers, and Recreation Oflice at 798-5068. penguins. Many of the light displays are "For the money, this is the best animated, including the 20-foot high Christmas entertainment there is," water fountain and ihe 48-foot long sea Money said. serpent. This year a second hump has The Festival began on Thanksgiving been added lo the sea serpent. evening and will continue nightly To celebrate their 15th anniversary, through New Year's Day. from 6-10 festival coordinators have added some p.m. The cost is $5 per carload or $25 bonuses. Every night every 15th car will per large bus. Gift certificates are also get in free. On day 15 (Dec. 6). every available at the Spanish Fork City Oflice 15th car received a "Go Around Again" for $5. coupon. Dec. 15 was Candy Cane night. The Festival of Lights in located in 'in addition to some new displays, Canyon View Park. Take Southbound the castle has new lighting, and we have Interstate 15 to exit 258, or Northbound Interstate 15 Lo exit 257. Travel southeast a new layout this year/' Money said. along Highway 6 for five miles. Turn One of the new attractions this year is right at Little Acorn Drive-In and Holiday Hayrides. The hayrides depart from the Spanish Oaks Clubhouse, and Chevron sign. Drive over the bridge and allow groups the chance lo enjoy an open- a few hundred feet further, and look for air ride while enjoying the wonders of the entrance on your right. the Festival of Lights Display. Hayrides For more information, contact run on Tuesday and Wednesday nights •Spanish Fork City at 798-5000 or visit prior to the week of Christmas. For www.spanishfork.org. ^ | %VeWishyouc/lMeriyCfvistmas... With bright wishes for a sparkling season \ -i lommnMWk ^ 275 North Main Street Spanish Fork 798-3015 To all our valued clients go our warmest wishes for a Christmas that's a cut above the rest. Thanks for your loyal support. Christmas and Many Thanks!" | \| Wayne L. Shelton Susan's Hair Design 293 North Main, Spanish Fork (801) 798-9100 JTV •Vw v\ /* ^ *N ^ "72 ^ 7989668 L52&&£' |