The most wonderful time of the year gets even brighter with the triumphant return of Magic of Lights. Pikes Peak International Raceway will once again be transformed into a breathtaking winter wonderland featuring a spectacular drive-through light display and enchanting Holiday Village. This beloved holiday tradition is open November 21 through January 4.
Presented by Family Entertainment Live, Magic of Lights makes its highly anticipated return to PPIR for the fourth consecutive year.
This year Magic of Lights features:
- the return of the Jolly Holiday Village
- the longest light tunnel in Colorado
- mesmerizing light displays
- Santa photos
- games
- and so much more!
"Magic of Lights has become a beloved holiday tradition for families right here in Colorado Springs said Ken Hudgens, CEO of Family Entertainment Live. “We’re proud to return to PPIR and continue spreading the joy, wonder, and togetherness that make this season so special in our community.”
Holiday Scenes
Experience the wonder of Magic of Lights' most treasured holiday scenes from the warmth and comfort of your vehicle, including:
- Whimsical Prehistoric Christmas
- Enchanting Winter Wonderland
- Classic 12 Days of Christmas
- Delightful Toyland
- Playful festive Elves
- Magnificent Reindeer Road
- Awe-inspiring 400 foot Enchanting Tunnel of Lights
- Captivating illuminated tunnels that will transport you into a world of holiday splendor
The Spectacular Showcase
The spectacular showcase features show-stopping attractions including:
- The towering 32-foot animated Mattel's Waving Christmas Barbie®
- An extraordinary Prehistoric Christmas scene complete with life-sized dinosaurs celebrating the holidays
- The legendary BIGFOOT® Monster Truck display
Jolly Holiday Village
Don't miss the magical Jolly Holiday Village, where families can step out of their vehicles and explore a wonderland of walk-through attractions featuring:
- lettering writing to Santa
- photo stations
- s’mores
- games
- an array of many more delightful holiday activities
Quick Facts | Magic of Lights
- 2+ million lights illuminate each Magic of Lights experience
- 12.6 miles of light cord power every Magic of Lights event
- 3,750 dedicated staff hours required to construct each magical display
- Steel frameworks are precision-designed, cut, bent and welded into approximately 800 individual frames, combined in various configurations to create massive holiday scenes. Every frame is engineered using cutting-edge CAD technology and handcrafted in-house following detailed 15-page design specifications.
- Each Magic of Lights installation utilizes roughly 10 miles of steel framework and 10 miles of LED lighting woven throughout the displays, incorporating 10 colors of LED bulbs.
Magnificent scenes, including the animated Mattel's Waving Christmas Barbie, soar up to 32 feet tall and stretch several hundred feet in length.
"On behalf of myself and the Pikes Peak International Raceway staff, I am proud to welcome our community back for another magical Holiday Season. PPIR is excited to continue our relationship with Magic of Lights for a 4th year, creating an oasis of holiday cheer. Like many, Christmas is my favorite time of year, and it is an honor to work with such an amazing partner as Magic of Lights that shares in our dedication to bring family fun to an exciting holiday experience. In addition to the 1.5 mile light show, featuring over two million lights, we are excited to announce the expansion of our Christmas Village and nightly opportunities for Pictures with Santa! We cannot wait for you to experience the newest features and share in a joyous holiday season with us." Joe Garone, COO of Pikes Peak International Raceway.
Event Details
- Pikes Peak International Raceway (PPIR) | Colorado Springs
- November 21 through January 4
- Sunday thru Thursday | 5:30pm to 9:00pm
- Friday and Saturday | 5:30pm to 10:00pm
- Tickets for this extraordinary holiday celebration are available for purchase now with convenient per-vehicle pricing.
With more than two million twinkling lights illuminating the night, Magic of Lights delivers a heartwarming and festive experience that creates cherished family memories.
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About Pikes Peak International Raceway
Pikes Peak International Raceway (PPIR) is a destination motorsports and entertainment venue located in the beautiful Pikes Peak region just south of Colorado Springs in Fountain, CO. PPIR is a regional hub for all things automotive and the ideal place to push the envelope of your motorsports ambitions. PPIR offers a variety of driving surfaces and event facilities able to accommodate almost any type of event.
About Family Entertainment Live
Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC is a diversified, entertainment holding company that develops family-oriented live events including Magic of Lights ®, an outdoor holiday lights drive-through experience produced at venues throughout North America and Hot Wheels® Monster Trucks Live, showcasing a toys-to-life show of Mattel’s legendary Hot Wheels Monster Trucks show presented across North America, Europe and elsewhere internationally. The Company is headquartered in New York, NY. For more information visit familyentertainmentlive.com
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