It may seem hard to believe, but this holiday season is fast approaching. Even as the chill enters the air and we all start to worry about pulling the layers out of the closet, there is the joy and cheer of the approaching time spent with loved ones to pull us through! This year looks like it is going to be a great one in Rhode Island with outdoor markets and festivals, themed menus at restaurants, and general merriment abounding. You are guaranteed to have a fun time no matter what you choose to do. One event that we are really looking forward to is the Roger Williams Park Zoo's Holiday Lights Spectacular. This is a can't-miss holiday lights festival in Rhode Island.
Most folks are likely familiar with the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular that Roger Williams Park Zoo puts on annually. Every year thousands of pumpkins are carned to fit a theme and set along a stunning illuminated path throughout the park.
It is truly a can't miss event!
Did you know that it also hosts a rather epic holiday lights display as well? If you love the zoo's pumpkin event, you'll also love the Holiday Lights Spectacular at Roger Williams Zoo!
These holiday lights in Rhode Island are simply magical! Held nightly between the day after Thanksgiving and Dec. 31, the Holiday Lights Spectacular will dazzle families as they walk through the zoo.
This RI holiday lights event will feature over 3.5 MILLION lights! That number is hard to fathom, isn't it?
Yup, you heard that right, 3.5 million individual lights! No matter what is done with those lights, with that many, this event is guaranteed to be utterly dazzling. There will also be over 40 larger-than-life displays illuminating the walkways. You're in for a treat!
And maybe if you're lucky, you'll be able to spot an elephant as you walk to the lights!
Take a look at this video by @YurViewShows:
It's so fun just imagining what this year's Holiday Lights Spectacular will look like. Be sure to book your tickets ahead of time on the Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village's website and give the Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village's Facebook page for updates.
If you're searching for the perfect gifts for friends and family this year, check out the OnlyInYourState Holiday Gift Guide. 'Tis the season!
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