The 2016 festival brings newly designed lanterns and a brand new dinosaur experience
HOUSTON – October 12, 2016 – Tickets to the second annual Magical Winter Lights will go on sale Wednesday, October 19 at www.magicalwinterlights.com and at all Walgreens in the greater Houston area. The one-of-a-kind holiday light show will take place this year at Gulf Greyhound Park in La Marque, Texas from November 18, 2016 to January 8, 2017, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day.
Visitors to the 2016 Magical Winter Lights will have the option to choose from value night and weekend night tickets.Value night tickets provide a price break for visitors who choose to attend during the week to avoid the crowds. Weekend tickets are also at a lower price point compared to last year’s general admission prices. In addition, senior citizens over the age of 65 will enjoy the same admission price as children’s.
A breakdown of pricing for both value night and weekend night tickets are below:
Value Night Tickets (Monday –Thursday)
– Adults (ages 13+) $20
– Children (ages 4-12) & Seniors (65+) $13
– Opening hours: 5:00PM – 10:00PM
Weekend Night Tickets (Friday – Sunday)/Christmas Week (Dec. 19 – 25)
– Adults (ages 13+) $22
– Children (ages 4-12) and Seniors (65+) $15
– Opening hours: 3:00PM – 11:00PM
*Free admission for children under the age of 4
*Group tickets for 20 or more are available online
*Lights turn on daily at 5:00PM
In its sophomore year, Magical Winter Lights, with 60% of all lanterns being brand new, will include six main attractions: Magical Wonderland, Holiday Market Square, Dinosaur Land, Mystery of the East, Men and Nature, and Landmarks of the World. Holiday Market Square will serve as a communal area where families can enjoy Chinese acrobatic performances (included in the admission), live musical bands, carnival rides and games, a food court and more.
After a successful debut year that drew over 200,000 attendees, People Generation, the producing company of Magical Winter Lights, will expand the festival to incorporate never-before-seen lanterns and exhibits. Festival goers can expect the debut of new lanterns like the “Light Up the World” display, where visitors will be able to pedal on bicycles and help illuminate the world-shaped lantern. Dinosaur Land will also expand and include an interactive “Dino Fun Zone”. This unique portion of Magical Winter Lights will be filled with play areas where children can ride motorized dinosaurs, dig for fossils, and take pictures with 3-D interactive art. Iconic lanterns, like the Magical Christmas Tree, are also set to return. At 65-feet, the Magical Christmas Tree will continue to be the tallest lantern at Magical Winter Lights!
For more information on Magical Winter Lights 2016 please visit www.magicalwinterlights.com.
For inquiries on purchasing tickets for groups of 20 or more, please email info@magicalwinterlights.com to receive our group rate pricing.
About People Generation
People Generation, a global communications firm, is distinctly positioned to cultivate international experiences. The company utilizes an interpersonal approach to transform international cultures unique to the American audience through large festivals, expos, performances and traditions. It is the 2016 winner of AMA Houston Crystal Award: Special Event Promotion – Public Sector. For more information visit www.peoplegeneration.com.