Let There Be Lights

by | Sep 21, 2023 | Events, Online Exclusives

Get in the holiday spirit at The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina’s holiday light show and festival, The Southern Lights.

The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina will debut its holiday experience, The Southern Lights, on November 18, and the show will go on from November 24 to December 23. Featuring enchanting evenings of holiday illumination, this inaugural event invites guests to explore The Gardens in a breathtaking symphony of lights.

In collaboration with Patriot Illumination, The Southern Lights offers a sensational holiday light experience, featuring beloved holiday characters, family-friendly movie nights, fun special events and a mesmerizing array of walk-through lights. There will be firepits and s’mores, wood-fired pizza and a cash bar with wines, beers and sodas. There will also be live performances and guest appearances, including Santa Claus himself.

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“The Southern Lights embodies the spirit of community, celebration and the magic of the holidays,” says David Johnson, executive director of The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina. “We cordially invite everyone to immerse themselves in this spellbinding experience and create cherished memories shared with your loved ones.”

The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina is a nonprofit company dedicated to improving lives, cultivating inspiration, offering a variety of experiences, creating jobs and generating income for the community.

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Want to go?
The Southern Lights Launch Party and Grand Illumination
November 18, 5 to 8 pm
Be among the first to witness the grand illumination! Revel in the mesmerizing light display, indulge in wood-fired pizza, delight in libations from the bar,+ and groove to the rhythm of live music. Tickets for this captivating event are priced at $50 per person, which includes one alcoholic beverage and light hors d’oeuvres. Dress in your finest winter garden party attire.

The Southern Lights
November 24 to December 23
For comprehensive details, dates, ticket reservations and event information, visit Southern Lights | The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina (thegardensofsenc.com)

The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina
985 Johnson Nursery Road, Willard
thegardensofsenc.com

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