The Boyertown Area Times

Carnival of Lights extended until Jan. 2

- By Lisa Mitchell lmitchell@21st-centurymed­ia. com @facebook.com/northeastb­erksnews/

The Carnival of Lights holiday show in Gilbertsvi­lle has been extended through Jan. 2.

“After the year we’ve had, we just knew we had to do something to help people celebrate the holidays, something safe, fun and unique,” said Bill George, Promoter and General Manager, in an a release.

With more than 200,000 Christmas lights and figurines, the Carnival of Lights offers the opportunit­y to actually ride a model train around a 20foot tall Christmas tree or ride the Ferris wheel with more than 8,000 lights all synchroniz­ed to holiday songs. Crafters are also on site selling homemade holiday crafts.

“Walk through the Gingerbrea­d Castle or for the little ones, a ride on the Christmas elephants. A delicious cup of Hot Chocolate and a fresh baked cookie or a Holiday decorated Cup Cake will warm your soul as you view the spectacula­r lighting display.”

Food also includes hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage sandwiches, funnel cakes, fried Oreo’s and cotton candy.

The Carnival of Lights is held at Gilbertsvi­lle Area Community Ambulance Service at 91 Jackson Road, Gilbertsvi­lle. The event benefits the ambulance service which provides Advanced Life Support (ALS) services to Douglass-Montgomery, New Hanover and portions of Upper Pottsgrove townships. In addition, the organizati­on assists neighborin­g ambulance companies.

“We are proud to host such a beautiful event during such difficult times,” said Chief Garry Schmoltze Sr. “This comes at a time when the Gilbertsvi­lle Area Community Ambulance Service is in great need of funding when the community needs us the most.”

The Carnival of Lights will run on various days through Saturday, Jan. 2. For dates, admission, hours and directions, visit www. carnival-of-lights.com.

 ?? SUBMITTED PHOTO ?? With more than 200,000 Christmas lights and figurines, the Carnival of Lights in Gilbertsvi­lle offers the opportunit­y to actually ride a model train around a 20-foot tall Christmas tree or ride the Ferris wheel with more than 8,000 lights all synchroniz­ed to holiday songs. Crafters are also on site selling homemade holiday crafts. The holiday light show event has been extended through Jan. 2.
SUBMITTED PHOTO With more than 200,000 Christmas lights and figurines, the Carnival of Lights in Gilbertsvi­lle offers the opportunit­y to actually ride a model train around a 20-foot tall Christmas tree or ride the Ferris wheel with more than 8,000 lights all synchroniz­ed to holiday songs. Crafters are also on site selling homemade holiday crafts. The holiday light show event has been extended through Jan. 2.

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