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The city of Allentown\u2019s Lights in the Parkway display will close for the season on December 24 two nights ahead of schedule.<\/p>\n
Department of Community & Economic Development Director Leonard Lightner says Lights in the Parkway is a victim of its own success.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe anticipated higher attendance due to the gathering restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, but the weekend numbers have proven to be more than we can accommodate,\u201d Lightner said. \u201cEven with putting a new\u00a0traffic pattern in place this season, additional signage, cones, an extra lane, pre-purchase tickets to expedite entrance, more volunteer participation and additional support from fire police, we have become overwhelmed.\u201d<\/p>\n
More than 15,000 vehicles have entered Lights in the Parkway so far this season even with three nights lost to inclement weather. There are approximately 5,000 tickets outstanding.<\/p>\n
Lights in the Parkway opened the night after Thanksgiving and unlike other years it has stayed open seven days a week instead of five in anticipation of higher attendance.<\/p>\n
Persons who may find themselves unable to use their tickets are asked to email their questions, concerns, and or feedback to\u00a0EVENTS@allentownpa.gov<\/a>. Due to the volume of inquiries there may be a delay in receiving a response.<\/p>\n Lightner said, \u201cWe will start in January to look at what changes we can make to improve the visitor experience next season.\u00a0 Lights in the Parkway is a 24-year-old tradition that sparks nostalgia. It is a labor of love for our park workers who put up the displays and for our staff workers and volunteers.<\/p>\n The city of Allentown\u2019s Lights in the Parkway display will close for the season on December 24 two nights ahead of schedule. Department of Community & Economic Development Director … Continue reading CHRISTMAS EVE LAST NIGHT OF ALLENTOWN\u2019S LIGHTS IN THE PARKWAY<\/span>
\nInformation provided to TVL by:
\nMike Moore
\nCommunications Manager
\nMayor’s Office
\n 435 Hamilton Street
\n Allentown, PA 18101
\n Mike.Moore@allentownpa.gov
\nhttp:\/\/www.AllentownPA.gov
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