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HISTORY
The inaugural Holiday Fantasy of Lights (HFOL) event was in 1993. It was hosted, installed and operated by the Broward County Parks and Recreation Division and located at Tradewinds Park. The experience was a 1.2 mile drive with twenty six displays and tree lighting. The event was well attended and received positive exit interviews along with requests for more lights and larger displays. This launched the County's commitment to hosting one of the best holiday lights shows in the U.S.
The second edition featured a professionally designed and choreographed display program by Brandano Displays, Inc., the nation's leader in the design and engineering of large-scale holiday lights events. Further investment was made in a new power distribution system. The experience was increased to include over 40 displays, computer- driven animation and drive-thru displays throughout the park.
Over 2,000,000 visitors in over 500,000 cars have driven through the Holiday Fantasy of Lights since 1993. This year after 25 years, two hurricanes, one recession and now a global pandemic the Holiday Fantasy of Lights is one of the most popular events of it's kind and a nationwide model for the development of successful holiday light events.
The event is nearly three miles long and features over 65 larger than life displays, multiple animation techniques, 3-D experiences and large scale spectaculars. HFOL is one of South Florida highest rated and visited family holiday entertainment experiences.
2020 EVENT
The Holiday Lights drive thru will be open as usual this year, at Tradewinds Park North Entrance, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek, Florida and will be our 26th season! Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we have postponed the 5K Run/Walk and Bike night until 2021. We will offer preview weekends with a discount price before our grand opening on November 25th. Guests will enjoy 3.5 miles of animated displays from the safety of their own car.
Our safe, affordable, family event is the perfect way to help families boost their holiday enjoyment during these unprecedented times.
Our entrance price is $20 per car (not per person). For the first time we will be offering online ticket sales to provide contactless entry and we will also have a special line for the presale tickets and exact change. Our 3-d glasses will be available for $2 per pair.
Our staff will be completely COVID-19 compliant, wearing masks, sanitizing and keeping contact to a minimum for the safety of both the staff and our guests.
Preview nights are scheduled to be Nov. 13, 14, 15, 19, 20 & 21. (Dates are subject to change)
We will open November 25 and be open nightly, 6-10PM until January 2, 2021.
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