The City of Allentown is excited to announce the return of Lights in the Parkway, an annual holiday tradition lighting up Lehigh Parkway 5:30-10 p.m. through Jan. 6, 2025, (closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day).

This season, the city is partnering with Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, WFMZ TV and Da Vinci Science Center as Presenting Sponsors, enhancing an experience drawing visitors from across the country. As part of this partnership, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital will offer a special giveaway for youth visitors, while supplies last.

Visitors can drive through over a mile of enchanting holiday displays featuring more than 175,000-200,000 LED lights.

From dazzling tree-lined paths to holiday tunnels and seasonal scenes, Lights in the Parkway captures the spirit of the season for the whole family to enjoy.

The popular “Move It Mondays” series is back with more opportunities to experience the lights up close.

On select Mondays, Dec. 9, 16, 23 and 30 and Jan. 6, 2025, the parkway will be closed to vehicles, allowing visitors to walk, bike or stroll through the displays.

These nights will feature partnerships with local groups to celebrate diverse cultural traditions.

Stay tuned for more details on each special Monday event.

The city extends its gratitude to the following sponsors:

•Home for the Holidays Presenting Sponsors: Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital, WFMZ TV and Da Vinci Science Center.

•Tinsel Sponsors: Service Electric, Amigos Mexican Grill, Cumulus Radio, Astound Broadband, La Mega, iHeart Media and The Morning Call.

•Star Sponsors: Latina Radio and CC Broadcasting, LLC.

•Mistletoe Sponsors: City Center, Loud Radio and Run Lehigh Valley.

•Jingle Bell Sponsors: Seven Mountains Media, Alvin H. Butz, Inc. and People’s First Federal Credit Union.

•Snowflake Sponsor: Waste Management.

Proceeds from Lights in the Parkway benefit several Allentown-based organizations, furthering the missions of local nonprofits and community groups.

Tickets are available exclusively online at allentownpa.gov/LITP. Online processing fees apply.

No on-site ticket sales will be available.

•General admission is per vehicle up to eight passengers.

•Commercial vans, minibuses or limousines under 14 feet is an additional cost.

Visitors should enter the parkway from Martin Luther King Drive onto Lehigh Parkway East, following wayfinding signs throughout the city.

Maps and additional information are available on their website.

The City of Allentown’s Parks Department has creatively designed and installed this display with energy-efficient LED lights for all new installations and continues to upgrade older displays to LEDs.

LED lighting is not only longer-lasting but also consumes 85% less energy than traditional lighting, supporting an environmentally friendly holiday tradition.

For additional information about Lights in the Parkway, contact Priscilla Reyes, special events manager for the City of Allentown, at Priscilla.Reyes@allentownpa.gov or call 610-437-7750, ext. 2254.