Virginia’s Enchanting Garden Of Lights Holiday Drive-Thru Is Sure To Delight
Few things signify the arrival of the holidays like twinkling, colorful lights in the night sky. That’s exactly what you’ll find at the annual Dominion Energy Garden of Lights Drive-Thru. Over one million dazzling lights will illuminate the grounds at Norfolk Botanical Gardens, transporting you to a world of merriment and joy from the comfort of your own vehicle. And it’s all happening now! So be sure to book your tickets ahead of time so you can take place in this beloved Virginia holiday tradition.
What could be more enchanting than driving through an entire wonderland of lights, displays, and holiday merriment? Come experience it for yourself when you partake in the annual Garden of Lights hosted by Norfolk Botanical Garden and sponsored by Dominion Energy.
This year's event is taking place nightly between November 13th, 2020, and January 2nd, 2021.
For over 25 years, this festive event has drawn visitors near and far to experience the magical holiday drive-thru event. And the best part about being in your car? You can stay warm and listen to all of your favorite holiday music.
What really elevates the experience is the detail put into the display. From the synchronized lights to the shapes and colors, everything about the drive is mesmerizing.
As you can imagine, the event is wildly popular so you might consider visiting on a weeknight if possible. According to the website, peak hours are weekends between 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.
Norfolk Botanical Garden typically hosts a Million Bulb Walk to correspond with the drive-thru event; however, the walking tour will not be taking place this year.
Fortunately, that means that the drive-thru event will be all the more spectacular! So round up your friends and family and prepare to embark on what will surely become your new favorite holiday tradition.
A lifelong Virginia resident, Beth loves exploring different parts of the world and currently resides in Alexandria. She holds a degree in English Literature and one of her short stories has been featured in the Shenandoah Review. Other interests include hiking, songwriting, and spending time in the mountains.
