SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Beginning on Friday, November 20, 2020, Falls Park will transform into a Winter Wonderland of dazzling lights and holiday music. The spectacular lights and holiday music will be on display daily from 5 p.m. to 12 midnight, ending Sunday, January 10, 2021.
This year marks the 17th consecutive year of the Winter Wonderland Light Display.
“Our Parks and Recreation team does an incredible job creating the beautiful display. Winter Wonderland is a must-see for residents and visitors this holiday season. The constant stream of cars in and out of Falls Park is a testament to the quality of the lighting display that provides joy to so many!” stated Don Kearney, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Winter Wonderland features more than one mile of garland, 40 wreaths, 265 decorated trees, 215 decorated light poles, over 23 miles of light strings, and multiple animated lighted features. Be sure to tune in your radio to FM 97.7 to listen to the festive music while you drive through the park.
The five-story tower in the Visitor Information Center is the perfect location to catch a 360‑degree view of the spectacular lights.
Please note that the Visitor Information Center located in Falls Park will be open from Friday, November 20, 2020, through Sunday, January 10, 2021: Mondays through Fridays, 5 to 9 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The Falls Overlook Café will be hosting a Winter Wonderland Celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2020. Live music provided by Beautiful Kingdom. For more information on this event, contact the Falls Overlook Café at 605-367-4885.
Falls Park is located at 131 East Falls Park Drive, just north of downtown. As you travel to the park, you can take North Weber Avenue or North Phillips Avenue to view the full display.
More information, including a downloadable copy of the current Fun Guide, is available at www.siouxfalls.org/parks or call 605-367-8222. To receive updates on Parks and Recreation activities, visit www.facebook.com/siouxfallsparks or www.twitter.com/siouxfallsparks.
(The City of Sioux Falls contributed this report/news release.)
