Prairie Lights 2007 - Description

Event Description & FAQs

The Drive-Through Holiday Lights Spectacular Prairie Lights returns! With several new experiences and 40% more lights (3 million total) this event has the WOW factor.

The Lights

Prairie Lights is a drive through holiday light experience with a stop at Holiday Village midway through the drive. Upon arriving at the park you will be dazzled with 3 million lights set along 2 miles of path. More than 600 individual displays in shapes of all kinds line the roads. You can see candy canes, toy soldiers, Santa and his reindeer, elves hard at work, and even presents chasing over the top of your car. The finale of the show is Texas' largest light tunnel.

See the Prairie Lights Re-cap video from '06! Hi-Res / Low- Res
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World's longest tunnel of lights

Holiday Magic Theater - ALL NEW THIS YEAR!!

During your visit to Holiday Village take the time to experience the Holiday Magic Theater. This 10 minute light show choreographed to music takes the viewer from the night before Christmas to a magical winter dreamland and back - all before Santa arrives in the morning! See 500,000 lights dance, chase and transform from one scene to another all right before your eyes.

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See the Holiday Magic Trailer!
Hi-Res / Low- Res
(Requires Win. Media 9)

Admission cost:
$1 per child
$2 per adult

Holiday Village

Half way through the drive, get out of your car and enjoy photos with Santa, concessions, a gift shop and the newest attraction Holiday Magic (not included in gate admission).

Purchase hot cocoa, apple cider, coffee, and a variety of seasonal food like funnel cakes, kettle corn and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much time does it take to drive through the park?
That will depend on how fast you drive and how heavy traffic is in the park. We encourage people to drive slowly and take in all the sights. Relax and enjoy the park. Typically it takes 45 minutes to drive straight through with light traffic. With a stop in Holiday Village (highly recommended) plan on 1.5 hours total. **Due to the high volume of cars on weekends, please allow for an extra hour to get through the park.

Is the park wide enough for a Bus?
Absolutely! Bus traffic is welcome. We can accommodate anything up to a large 56 passenger commercial bus. That includes motor homes and RV's (recreational vehicles.)

Is Santa really there every night?
Yes, Santa will be there every night listening to holiday wishes and taking pictures with the kids for an additional fee. Photos by Artistic Image www.aiweddings.com

How many people can be in one vehicle?
The more the merrier…up to a point! The regular entrance fee covers up to eight people in your vehicle. Buses, limos and RVs cost a little more. For the safety of you and your passengers, it is illegal for passengers to ride in the bed of a truck and we do not allow vehicles to tow trailers carrying people through the park (like a “hayride”).

Are the rides in Holiday Village free?
Yes. All rides like the carousel, and carnival rides are included in the price of vehicle admission.

Are restrooms available?
Yes. All restrooms are at Holiday Village behind the big white tent.

Can I stop and take pictures by the light displays?
No. Please do not get out of your car in the middle of the drive. Not only is traffic a danger the guide wires that support the displays and they are nearly invisible in the dark and hurt like heck when you trip over them. We do have photo opportunities in Holiday Village are safe and better lit for photography.

Should I turn out my headlights as I drive through the park?
Yes. The path will be clearly marked with Christmas lights, cones, and lighted indicators. With headlights off, the experience is much more enjoyable, especially for the people in front of you. We do realize that not all vehicles are able to switch off their headlights, but if you can, please do so.

Swan and animated fountain