Start a new Christmas tradition: Christmas lights shine at State Fairgrounds

INDIANAPOLIS — The Christmas Nights of Lights show is returning to the Indiana State Fairgrounds through Jan. 1.

The two-mile car ride will take visitors through millions of synchronized Christmas lights as Christmas music plays on the radio.

Highlights of the show include singing snowmen, a life-sized Nativity, Candyland, a giant American flag and a 240-foot wall of lights.

“We’re thrilled to return to the iconic Indiana State Fairgrounds,” said Richie King, owner of Titan Light Shows Inc.

“The fairgrounds has been a popular family venue for a remarkable 130 years and we’re thrilled to work with their outstanding team again. We’re honored to be able to celebrate the true spirit of the season by supporting local charities.”

The Arthritis Foundation, Special Olympics and Salvation Army are among local charities to benefit from a portion of the event’s proceeds.

Online reservations are required and the cost is $30 per carload for up to eight people. To purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/3x6h9hzk.

Tips

• Go online and make your reservation. Certain nights and time slots sell out fast.

• Make a quick stop at the portable toilets at the beginning of the show.

• Know how to turn off your headlights and how to tune your radio to access the station.

• Tour buses with more than a 35-person capacity or limos will not be admitted as those vehicles are unable to drive safely through the show. Vehicles over 11 feet tall will not be able to access the light show due to height restrictions at the entrance.