Holiday Light Displays in the Puget Sound Area

What better way to start the holiday season off right then with a tour of one of the many light display's in the Puget Sound area? With all the displays available for public viewing this year there's something for everyone, from small to grandiose, drive-thru or walk around find just what you want.

The Lights of Christmas offers one million lights in a dazzling display every Thursday through Sunday beginning on Nov. 29 and running until Dec. 30 from 5 to 10 p.m. Thrill your senses with sights, smells and sounds at this wonderful holiday event. Bring the entire family an enjoy pony rides, draft horse wagon rides, Bruce the talking spruce, crafts and dinner. Plan to spend the entire evening and remember to dress warmly as this is a walk through display.

Admission is $12 for adults, kids 4-12 $7, kids 3 and under are free. Discounts offered for military and seniors.
Located at 20800 Marine Drive, Stanwood, WA 98292, 360-652-7575.
More information can be found at www.warmbeach.com

Fantasy Lights, presented by Pierce County Parks and Recreation www.co.pierce.wa.us is a beautiful 2 mile long drive through display featuring thousands of lights. From the comfort of your car enjoy the magical world of animation with sights such as bears flying kites, penguins sliding off an igloo, Santa snowboarding down a slope, and reindeer leaping over your car.
New sights include a fantasy castle, hopping frogs and a bear in box.

Fantasy Lights will be open every night November 22-December 31, 2007, including Christmas and New Year's Eve, from 5:30-9:00 p.m.
Admission is $13 per vehicle and $45 per bus
Located at Spanaway Park

The 20^th annual zoo lights at Point Defiance with over half a million lights runs from Nov. 23 through Jan 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. The display will be closed Dec. 3-5 and the 24^th.

Admission is $5 Monday - Thursday at the gate and in advance
$7 Friday - Sunday at the gate or $5 when you buy in advance
Children under 2 are free
Visit www.pdza for advance ticket sales
Located at 5400 N. Pearl St. Tacoma WA 98407