White Plains, N.Y. Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza, presented by Westchester Medical Center Health Network, will return to Kensico Dam Plaza bigger and better than ever with thousands of more lights, magical holiday animations and a live Santa!
Guests will be dazzled and delighted along the 1.2 miles of holiday lights by several new additions for 2022 including: a new North Pole and live Santa display; breathtaking Kaleidoscope Corridor; cheerful snowmen caroling corner; expanded Peace on Earth LED display with animated trumpets and angels; and more electrifying lights surrounding the largest holiday Christmas tree in Westchester! And that is not all, for the grand finale, guests will be able to make their New Year’s wish upon a new thirty-foot glistening star that will be featured at the end of the interactive show, all right from the warmth and safety of your own car!
Starting Friday November 25th at 6 p.m., the festive celebration takes place five consecutive weeks through January 1, 2023. The event will be open on select nights starting at 6pm Monday-Friday and 5pm on weekends. *End times vary per night. Reservations are required to avoid additional surcharges. Tickets are $25 weekdays, $35 weekends per vehicle, making it a great value for families! (+additional cost for large passenger vans/limos, call for special reservations).
Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “I’m excited to welcome everyone back to another dazzling year of Westchester’s Winter Wonderland Drive-thru Holiday Light Extravaganza! Westchester Parks Foundation along with the Westchester County Parks Department have done an incredible job of reimagining the event year after year, giving visitors a spectacular experience, and I can’t wait to see what they have in store this year.”
Westchester Parks Foundation, the only organization dedicated exclusively to promoting and supporting Westchester County Parks, continues to re-imagine the ninth season of the popular holiday event while creating a safe and memorable holiday experience the whole family can enjoy. Proceeds from this event benefit WPF and allow the organization to advocate for and invest in the preservation, conservation, use, and enjoyment of the 18,000 acres of parks, trails, and open spaces within the Westchester County Parks system.
Seth Mandelbaum, Westchester Park Foundation Chair stated: “Part of the mission of Westchester Parks Foundation is to engage the public in the use of our great park system here in Westchester. Westchester’ Winter Wonderland Drive-Thru Holiday Light Extravaganza showcases the magical oasis the parks can be for all, creating memories that last a lifetime. The event continues to attract record numbers each year and remains affordable so that everyone can enjoy.”
Con Edison also returns as a Platinum Sponsor of the Event, helping to light up the sky at Kensico Dam Plaza for all to enjoy! Holiday classics will be simulcast through your vehicle’s FM radio, setting the mood from the moment you enter the park. Guests should allow 25-30 minutes to drive thru the attraction. Additional attractions include Fireside Forest, Winter Winds Way, Dove Drive, Christmas Tree Plaza with two thirty-foot snowflakes, Land of Packages, Magical Woods, Elf Disco, and of course the 100 feet tunnel with swirling colors that will transport you into the holiday season.
Westchester County Parks Commissioner Kathy O’Connor said: “Another year of Winter Wonderland is here and I’m so proud of the staff and Westchester Parks Foundation for continuing to put on this impressive event, which takes months of planning. I’m looking forward to another successful and beautiful season.”
When purchasing tickets, guests will have the option to donate additional fund to Westchester Parks Foundation to help expand its Camp Morty program for disenfranchised youth along with Westchester Medical Center Health Network Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital.
Wegman’s is returning as sponsor of the snack boxes, which will be available to enjoy for $15 extra along the ride. Be sure to check the box when purchasing your ticket because they are not available for purchase on site.
The lighting masterpiece is designed by Peekskill based Electric Precision and Dark Tech Effects.
Special event nights will include the official tree lighting celebration on November 25 sponsored by Robison and a family-friendly festive way to ring in the New Year at Winter Wonderland sponsored by M&T Bank. Iona Preparatory School PK-12 in New Rochelle is also returning as the official music sponsor for the event.
Westchester’s Winter Wonderland is a place to make priceless holiday memories. It has become a Westchester holiday tradition without the hassle or expense of traveling to New York City and one of the safest and most affordable holiday options for the 2022 Holiday Season. For complete information and to purchase tickets, visit wwinterwonderland.com
About Westchester Parks Foundation
Westchester Parks Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit, philanthropic organization which provides private support to preserve the County’s park system and improve the quality of life in our communities. Westchester Parks Foundation’s mission is to engage the public to advocate for and invest in the preservation, conservation, use, and enjoyment of the 18,000 acres of parks, trails, and open spaces within the Westchester County Parks system. For more information, visit thewpf.org.
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