Lights of Hope

The Anderson Lights of Hope annual light display has become a regional attraction during the Holiday season. Many visitors average 5 visits to ‘Lights of Hope’ and the arrangement of the lights changes every year.

It has become a tradition in many families for many years. Using over 3.5 million light bulbs Anderson lights of Hope volunteers turn the Darwin Park into a fantasy of lights, enchanting for all ages. The park hosted thousands of visitors and hopes to increase that number in 2012.

The 2012 proceeds donated to local area charities from this event, including the additional donations of toys, blankets, eye glasses, cell phones helped make it possible for hundreds of children and adults in the Anderson community to receive life-changing services.

Visit our Santa’s Village, where you will see Santa Claus and his helpers.

Have your photo made with him and Mrs. Claus. Visitors have a choice of many photo packages that include a CD of all of the photos taken. Cash, Debit or Credit. $5 for a 4x6 print or $15 for a CD with all the poses.

See Mr. Twisters the Elf, he is the greatest balloon artist.

Stop by Mrs Claus’ Kitchen and enjoy Hot Chocolate, Gingerbread Men, Popcorn, Smores and other holiday favorites. Mrs. Claus never charges more than $1.00 per item.

All of her elves work and learn locally in the Anderson District 5 School System.

In 2012 we are adding more to the Village so come see what is new.

The Village opens Nov 23 - Dec 23 at 5:45pm.

Santa welcomes everyone from 6 pm to 10 pm daily. (Weather Permitting)

Looks What’s

NEW.....

Thanksgiving Day - Christmas Day

Park Opens at 5:30 pm Daily

Sunday - Thursday we close at 10 pm

Friday and Saturday we close at 11 pm

Admission

Cars / Mini Van / SUV - $8.00*

Mini Bus / Church Van / Nursing Home - $25.00*

Large Bus - $30.00*

Due to fewer sponsors we had to increase gate admission

Season Passes

$25.00 for 4 Visits

Discount Coupons Available in Newspapers

Imagine a place filled with snowflakes, toys, friendly animals, reindeer and even old St. Nick himself. Nope, it’s not the North Pole; it’s “Lights of Hope.”

The annual light show has been illuminating Darwin Wright Park in Anderson South Carolina at Christmas with its 7/10ths - mile drive thru display of over a million multi-colored lights for 18 years.

SHOW FAVORITES

Nativity Scene -

Sponsored by Chick-Fil-A, the Nativity scene is still the most photographed in the park.

New in 2012 we will spread out the display to form scenes from Bible verses.

Old Man Winter -

The second tallest display greets visitors at the front gate. One blast of his breath will send the chills of winter your way.

The Ice Castle Hill -

The tallest display will undergo major work in 2012 and may not be here this year.

Santa’s Village

Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus

See the Elves

Roast Marshmallows