2017-2018
News Release
REF NO.: 29
SUBJECT: Merry and Bright Holiday Light Festival at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ University Botanical Garden
DATE: November 24, 2017
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ University’s Botanical Garden is happy to announce that it is almost time to turn on the lights of a new holiday tradition.
The Merry and Bright Festival is an invitation to the community to experience the garden in a whole new way.
After an overwhelming response last year, the garden is thrilled to announce it will host the festival for more nights with more lights to see. Highlights include a caterpillar of lights, a glamorous gazebo, Christmas gnomes, sparkling lights, glowing candles and more.
The festival will span 15 nights over a three-week period: Nov. 29-Dec. 3, Dec. 6-10 and Dec.13-17. Doors will open at 6 p.m.
New this year, a complimentary shuttle service will be available on select evenings. The shuttle will pick up and drop off ticket holders every 15-20 minutes throughout the evening. Full shuttle details are available on the Botanical Garden website.
This festival aims to be a community and family-focused signature event to kickoff the holiday season. Kim Shipp, director of the garden is confident “that it will fast become a family tradition.”
The Merry and Bright Holiday Light Festival is made possible thanks to a number of sponsor partners, including Canadian Energy, Friends of ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ University Botanical Garden, Take Charge NL and 99.1 HITS FM.
To purchase tickets and for event information, please visit MUN Botanical Garden’s website or email the garden.
REF NO.: 29
SUBJECT: Merry and Bright Holiday Light Festival at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ University Botanical Garden
DATE: November 24, 2017
ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ University’s Botanical Garden is happy to announce that it is almost time to turn on the lights of a new holiday tradition.
The Merry and Bright Festival is an invitation to the community to experience the garden in a whole new way.
After an overwhelming response last year, the garden is thrilled to announce it will host the festival for more nights with more lights to see. Highlights include a caterpillar of lights, a glamorous gazebo, Christmas gnomes, sparkling lights, glowing candles and more.
The festival will span 15 nights over a three-week period: Nov. 29-Dec. 3, Dec. 6-10 and Dec.13-17. Doors will open at 6 p.m.
New this year, a complimentary shuttle service will be available on select evenings. The shuttle will pick up and drop off ticket holders every 15-20 minutes throughout the evening. Full shuttle details are available on the Botanical Garden website.
This festival aims to be a community and family-focused signature event to kickoff the holiday season. Kim Shipp, director of the garden is confident “that it will fast become a family tradition.”
The Merry and Bright Holiday Light Festival is made possible thanks to a number of sponsor partners, including Canadian Energy, Friends of ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ University Botanical Garden, Take Charge NL and 99.1 HITS FM.
To purchase tickets and for event information, please visit MUN Botanical Garden’s website or email the garden.
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