Ritzy's Fantasy of Lights
Visitors drive through Garvin Park to view more than 90 elaborate holiday light displays reaching up to 25 feet tall, many featuring animation. The scenes depict flying reindeer, dancing bears, waving Santas, musical gnomes, and storybook characters. Guests can also search for Andy the Elf hidden along the route or take a photo under the Snowflake Arch near the carriage area.
What to Expect
Drive-through holiday light display in Garvin Park benefiting Easterseals.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Easterseals Rehabilitation Center
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-light fans
Vibe
Festive and magical
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: 1 vehicle with 6 or less people: $7; 1 vehicle with 7–14 people: $10; 1 vehicle with 15 or more people: $25. Bulk tickets: $7.00 each for 1–49; $6.75 for 50–99; $6.50 for 100–199; $6.25 for 200–299; $6.00 for 300–499; $5.75 each for 500 or more. – Get tickets
- Parking: Carriage riders are directed to enter on Heidelbach Avenue into the Bosse Field parking lot.
- Accessibility: You see the whole route from your car. On the Bright Lights 5K night, the route is open to walkers and people using mobility equipment.
Tips & Advice
- Arrive earlier in the evening on busy nights, because visitors who come earlier wait less at the Main Street entrance.
- Pick up advance tickets at any Evansville G.D. Ritzy's or the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center front counter, since checks aren't accepted at the entrance booths.
- Bring cash if you want a carriage ride, because carriage rides are paid at the time of the ride, don't take cards and can't be reserved.
- Don't plan a drive-through on Wednesday, December 2, because the park is closed to cars and carriages for the Bright Lights 5K and walk.
- Drive carefully on snowy evenings and stay inside your vehicle at all times while you tour the displays in Garvin Park.
Special Events & Promotions
- Bright Lights 5K/1-mile walk on Wednesday, December 2: the route is open only to runners, walkers and people using mobility equipment, with no cars or carriages.
- New this year: a photo op at the Snowflake Arch.
- Reduced bulk pricing on orders of 50 or more tickets, often bought as holiday gifts for employees and clients.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we take a carriage ride through the lights?
Yes, weather permitting, every night except the Bright Lights 5K night. Carriage riders enter on Heidelbach Avenue into the Bosse Field parking lot. You pay at the time of your ride, cards aren't accepted, and there are no reservations.
Can I buy tickets in advance?
Yes. Advance tickets are sold at all G.D. Ritzy's locations in Evansville and at the front counter of the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center. Otherwise, pay at the ticket booths inside the North Main Street entrance, which take cash and credit or debit cards but not checks.
Can we get out and walk through the park?
No. Stay in your vehicle at all times. Walkers and runners are strongly discouraged on drive-through nights. The one night for walkers is the Bright Lights 5K/1-mile walk on Wednesday, December 2.
What happens if the weather is bad?
It goes ahead rain or shine. If ice or other extreme weather forces a closure, the decision is made before opening and posted on the Easterseals Rehabilitation Center's social media and with local media. Carriage rides stop in poor weather.
What's the Andy the Elf game?
Look for Andy, Elf in the Park, as you drive through the displays, and you can win prizes.
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