Festival of Lights
Festival of Lights
Awe-inspiring Christmas displays from the safety and comfort of your car.
This holiday season is different. Creativity mixed with “different” sparked the creation of a holiday season of safe, family-friendly activities for all to enjoy in the nearby Allegheny National Forest Region of Pennsylvania.
2020 FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
The McKean County Fairgrounds has been turned into a winter wonderland of light displays which may be viewed from the safety of your own vehicle as you drive through the fairground. The Festival of Lights is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during December beginning with the weekends of Dec 4-6th and Dec. 11-13th, with the displays open from 5:00-9:00pm nightly.
Additional days are added beginning Friday, Dec. 18th and running each day through Wednesday, Dec. 23rd. The hours remain the same for viewing, 5:00-9:00pm, with the last car being admitted 15 minutes before closing time. Pets are allowed if they remain in your vehicle.
The cost is $10 per vehicle, and $25 per bus. The Festival of Lights is located at 7172 Route 46 South, Smethport, PA 16749. For additional information call 814-598-0884.
BACKWARDS CHRISTMAS PARADE IN BRADFORD
A new, fun, safe way of viewing a parade! The parade floats are stationary, and people drive by in their vehicles to view them. The theme of this year’s parade is ‘Christmas in the Movies’. The parade floats will line up along Chestnut Street Extension in Bradford, ending at the Zippo/Case Museum with a wave from Santa as you drive by. The parade will be on display Friday, Dec. 4th from 5:30-6:30pm.
Bradford’s Main Street will be twinkling with white lights and holiday decorations. A wide variety of family owned shops and restaurants will be open for post-parade dining and shopping.
OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION
Step back in time as you enjoy the “Hallmark Like Town” atmosphere of the National Historic District of Downtown Bradford, Pennsylvania.
The 11th Annual Old-Fashioned Christmas event will run from 10:00am-3:00pm on Saturday, December 12th. Dickens Carolers will be on-hand in full costume, strolling along the street and adding their holiday music to the festivities.
Shops will be offering special holiday discounts, and restaurants will be available to pop into for a hot cup of coffee or cocoa. For additional information check out www.bradfordpa.org
OUTDOOR FUN AT THE KINZUA BRIDGE STATE PARK
The Kinzua Sky Walk is considered “One of the Top 10 Most Scenic Skywalks in the World.” Located in the Kinzua Bridge State Park, it is open daily from 8:00am to dusk. Admission is free!
The views during the winter are amazing! The stark, massive steel structures of the skywalk are outlined against the white backdrop of the snow-covered Kinzua Gorge. The Knox & Kane Rail Trail, at the park, is a 3.8-mile linear trail open for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, or winter mountain biking. The Kinzua Bride State Park Visitors Center’s displays are currently closed due to COVID-19 restrictions.
The Kinzua Sky Walk is located at 296 Viaduct Road, Mt. Jewett, PA. For additional info check out www.visitANF.com/kinzua-sky-walk or call 814-778-5467.
In Pennsylvania, masks are required as is six-foot social distancing. For additional information on accommodations suitable for “Stay Vacations” along with trail, event, and other regional information check out www.visitANF.com or call 800-473-9370.
