Edmond Life and Leisure - November 17, 2022

Edmond Electric has been part of the community for more than 100 years. Back this holiday season is Luminance - An Enchanted Stroll in Mitch Park. Residents and visitors will get to experience a one-of-a-kind holiday lighting event that is sure to get them in the holiday spirit.

Luminance, Edmond Electric’s walk-thru holiday 3-D light display, kicks off Friday Nov. 18, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Mitch Park. As part of that kick-off celebration, Merry Marketplace – an early holiday shopping opportunity featuring pop-up shops at the entrance to the displays – will open that same day at 4 p.m.

The “Enchanted Stroll” is a one-of-a-kind holiday lights experience, with more than 40 displays featured in this festive walk-through event. Food trucks on site select Fridays and Saturdays, 5 to 8 p.m.

Restrooms are onsite and will be available to visitors. Please feel free to bring your hot chocolate and coffee to sip while you stroll. Concessions will not be available at Luminance. The Edmond Outdoor Ice Rink does have a small concession at their location.

With Edmond being the premier city to have 3D lighted displays, guests are sure to see something they’ve never seen before. Luminance is free to the public from 5-10 p.m. Nov. 21 to Jan. 1, 2023.

Be sure to check out the holiday pop up shops at Merry Marketplace. The first night is Nov. 21, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., with a second Marketplace night scheduled Dec. 17 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The new tradition features 10 unique vendors for visitors looking to get a start on their holiday shopping. Food trucks and Santa and friends also will be available on both Nov. 21 and Dec. 17. To view the Merry Marketplace vendors and schedule of food trucks, visit edmondlights.com/events.

Also winners of the Mayor’s Essay Contest will be announced at the event. Students have been writing about what a Winter Wonderland looks like. The top three winners in each grade will be recognized during the Luminance Kick-Off and

Tree Lighting celebration at Mitch Park beginning at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 21. Contest winners will have their picture taken with Mayor Darrell Davis and awarded a special keepsake.

NOTES: Mitch Park, on Covell west of Kelly, is a dog-friendly facility, but dogs must always be on a leash and owners are required to pick up after their pets.

Luminance is the only 3D holiday light walk-through display in Oklahoma, but is not accessible to vehicle traffic. Since Luminance takes place alongside the Mitch Park trail system, displays are ADA accessible for those that require special assistance.

Visitors can expect an approximate a quarter mile walk to enjoy the Luminance displays.