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Amidst Pandemic, Trail of Lights Not Only Opening But Expanding

More Nights, Longer Trail Offsetting Lack of Entertainers, Refreshments

  • Four real deer mingled with the lighted reindeer frames at the park Tuesday afternoon. Photos by Jeff Wick
    Four real deer mingled with the lighted reindeer frames at the park Tuesday afternoon. Photos by Jeff Wick
  • Some of the holiday photo op spots along the trail.
    Some of the holiday photo op spots along the trail.
  • Dr. Marsha Hendrix, site manager of Monument Hill was busy setting up a Christmas tree Tuesday afternoon.
    Dr. Marsha Hendrix, site manager of Monument Hill was busy setting up a Christmas tree Tuesday afternoon.
  • Allen Cooper is shown here Tuesday painting timbers to aid in the new parking set-up for the Trail of Lights.
    Allen Cooper is shown here Tuesday painting timbers to aid in the new parking set-up for the Trail of Lights.
  • This massive Nativity scene is along the Trail of Lights pathway.
    This massive Nativity scene is along the Trail of Lights pathway.
The grounds of Kreische Brewery and Monument Hill State Historic Sites will be transformed with beautiful holiday lights during the evenings in December. This year, the popular holiday tradition has been expanded from five nights to 14 nights allowing plenty of opportunities for a safe and socially distant experience. Even though Santa won’t be able to visit this year due to his extra…

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