Toledo's Best Holiday Lights, Parades, Shopping and Events

News of events in Ohio is always something I look forward to. I still have many friends and family there. Although I may miss out on some of the wonderful holiday events that take place there, I am always happy to receive pictures from friends and family and visit with them in that way.

November 16^th-December 31^st 2007

Holiday Events in Toledo and nearby Bowling Green

Neigborhood: Downtown
Toledo, OH 43697
United States of America

Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo

Over one million twinkling and chasing lights will decorate the zoo environment with over 200 images of the public's favorite zoo animals, carolers, holiday treats and special gifts and souvenirs are available in the gift shop. On Thursday's you can also enjoy ice carving demonstrations. It will most certainly be an invigoratingly cold holiday event and with the cold and ice you can view the winter wonderland animals like penguins and polar bears at their best. Special event activities include visits with Santa, and the famous "Dancing Lights" show which consist of LED wide angle mini lights that twinkle and sparkle in rhythm to classic holiday tunes. An 85 foot Norway Spruce is available for viewing directly behind the Conservatory and is decorated with over 32,000 lights, which according to the zoo is even more than the Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. Hours are: Monday through Thursday 5:00-8:00 p.m. with the park closing at 9:00 p.m.; Friday through Sunday 5:00-9:00 p.m. with the park closing at 10:00 p.m. The display will not be open Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission is Adults (age 12-59): $9.00; Seniors (age 60+): $6.00; Children (age 2-11): $6.00;
Children under age 2: free. Group discounts are also available.

The Downtown Holiday Parade on November 24^th, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. is the largest parade in Northwest Ohio and is in its 19^th year. Over 57 participants included clowns, Santa and special equestrian riders, floats and other performers, as well as giant helium balloons which will travel a 1.5 route. This event will also be televised on FOX Toledo.