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Media RelationsSydney O’Drobinak, 409-683-4209
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Jerri Hamachek, 409-683-4249Cell: 409-789-2607
FEEL THE MAGIC OF THE HOLIDAYS AT MOODY GARDENS FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Gulf Coast’s largest holiday lighting event to launch 14th season
GALVESTON, Texas — Moody Gardens’ Festival of Lights returns for the 14th year to brighten the holiday season from November 14 through January 10.
Guests are invited to start a holiday tradition like never before with more than one million lights, breathtaking views, the area’s only outdoor skating rink and the thrilling Arctic Ice Slide.
“We are happy to bring even more holiday magic each year for Festival of Lights and other holiday attractions at Moody Gardens,” said Moody Gardens President and CEO John Zendt. “It has become a holiday tradition for families that we enjoy being a part of.”
On Nov. 14, Santa Claus will parachute in and flip the switch to officially kick off the holiday season on Galveston Island. Live entertainment including choirs, musicians and dancers will be a part of the opening day festivities. From there, visitors can walk the trail of more than 100 sound-enhanced light and animated displays themed to their favorite holiday music. Guests can then grab an inner tube and plunge down the Festival’s Texas-sized, 100-foot long Arctic Ice Slide.
Food Drive Fridays will also offer the opportunity to enjoy the Festival and get a special discount to help those in need this holiday season. Guests can bring a non-perishable food item every Friday throughout the Festival and receive a two-for-one Festival admission. The food will be donated to the Galveston County and Houston Food Banks.
Admission to the Festival of Lights is $10.95, including ice skating admission. Guests can bring their own skates or skate rental is available for $7 with the purchase of a Festival of Lights ticket. Tickets to the Aquarium Pyramid®, Rainforest Pyramid®, MG 3D Theater, 4D Special FX Theater, SpongeBob SubPants Adventure, Discovery Museum, Colonel Paddlewheel Boat and Arctic Ice Slide are available for just $7 each with a Festival ticket. Arctic Ice Slide Passes are available for $7 for one slide, $20 for 10 slides and $25 for all day extended fun and excitement at one of the Festival’s coolest attractions.
Other special events for this year’s Festival of Lights include the Holiday Gift Market on Nov. 27-28, a Holiday Half Marathon and Family Fun Walk on Nov. 22, and “A Magical Christmas 2015” Dinner and Show starring Master Illusionist Curt Miller and Friends from Dec. 17-27.
For more information, call 1-800-582-4673 or visit www.moodygardens.org .
Moody Gardens® is a public, non-profit, educational destination utilizing nature in the advancement of rehabilitation, conservation, recreation, and research.
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