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Lighting Up Christmas Cheer by Cassie Johnson
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f you’re anything like my husband, you love Christmas but hate the task of putting up Christmas lights. Stop wrestling those extension cords and enjoy the light displays in western Kentucky instead. If you want to brighten your holiday spirit without having to “personally check every bulb” (Christmas Vacation fans will understand), take a drive with your family for safe, social distance, Christmas fun.
Mike Miller Park
Located in Draffenville just off Highway 68, Mike Miller Park is home to the annual Christmas in the Park light show. Presented by Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation and Marshall County Parks, this free drive-thru light display is open each night from 5-10pm, through Wednesday, December 30. Don’t let the Grinch steal the holiday fun! Be sure to try and Spot the Grinch hidden in the park as you drive through. Post a picture to social media using #TheGrinchatMikeMiller to be entered to win prizes on weekly Friday prize drawings. There is no cost to enjoy the lights, however monetary and/or canned good donations to benefit local nonprofit organizations are encouraged. This year, donations will go to Marshall County Exceptional Center, Marcella’s Kitchen, Marshall County Caring Needline, Special Olympics of Marshall County, Marshall County Rescue Squad, Hope Clinic, VFW Post 1084, Veterans Support Group, and Cub Scout/Boy Scout Troop 2484.
Grand Rivers
A must see to believe, The Festival of Lights kicks off the holiday season in Grand Rivers. ‘Oooh’ and ‘aaaah’ at over 1.5 million lights around the Patti’s 1880 Settlement, streets of Grand Rivers, Little Lake Park, and the storefronts of the Village Between the Lakes. Visitors can walk around the area, free of charge, nightly from 4-10pm. Due to COVID, please remember to be a socially distanced spectator. This is a self-paced night of fun, and does not require any donations.
NOBLE PARK
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DECEMBER 2020 - JANUARY 2021
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