Newport News Lights Up the Holiday Season with Celebration in Lights

Beautiful rendering of christmas lights in Newport News, Va

Newport News, Virginia, is all set to welcome the holiday season with its 31st annual ‘Celebration in Lights,’ starting on Thanksgiving night, November 23. This much-anticipated event will run every night from 5:30 to 10 p.m. through January 1, 2024.

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Visitors can drive through the woods and waterways of Newport News Park, enjoying over one million lights along the two-mile journey. This year’s display will feature traditional light exhibits showcasing animals and sea life. In addition, the new city logo and a 36-foot light display of the USS Newport News, a “Top Gun” awarded ship built by Newport News Shipbuilding, will be featured.

Admission is $15 per car on weekdays and $18 per car on weekends, with tickets available at the gate or the Newport News Visitor Center.