Guests will have plenty of photo opportunities with appearances by the Ice Sisters and Santa Claus. The festival will also include a Holiday Market Square where guests will have a chance to explore the festival food court and shopping areas. The Lonestar State section will feature a few of Texas staples including a 36-foot tall cowboy lantern and a maze leading to eight Texas icons and buildings. The 2017 festival will feature seven fascinating themed sections including Magical Wonderland, Mystical Forest, Santa’s Christmas Village, Mystery of the East, Dinosaur Land, Landmarks of the World and the festival’s newest section: The Lone Star State. Magical Winter Lights will showcase more impressive and creative lantern sets than its previous years. The 50-day festival is one of the largest holiday lighting events in Houston, and the largest lantern festival of its kind to take place again in the U.S. and Sichuan PG Salient Cultural Trade Company (China), will return to Houston for its third year to Gulf Greyhound Park this winter from Novemto Januincluding Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Visit for updates and ticket information.The 2017 Magical Winter Lights, founded and produced by People Generation, Inc. Tickets will go on sale in mid-October and cultural organizations are asked to contact for information on how to schedule vendor space or reserve performance time during the event. In addition, a focus on multiple cultures is at the forefront of this year’s event and organizers are calling for local Houston cultural organizations to participate in performances and vendor booths. “Magical Winter Lights is a great addition to our diverse portfolio of events, and we look forward to working with the MWL team to produce the Holiday experience for our guests this fall.” to our venue”, said Seth Angel, Houston Raceway Park General Manager & Vice President. “Houston Raceway Park is thrilled to welcome the largest holiday lighting event in the Houston area, and the largest lantern festival of its kind in the U.S. Magical Winter Lights was the winner of the heavyweight division of ABC network’s Great Christmas Light Fight in 2019. “Canceling in 2020 was tragic for our international team of lantern artists and performers but we have big dreams moving forward built upon our win of the Great Christmas Light Fight in 2019.” “We believe this new venue provides us better parking, increased food options and organized ticket entrances,” added An. However, organizers are eager to build back the world-class event in the new venue of Houston Raceway in Baytown, Texas. The 2020 event was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. “Our resources are still limited to put together the full festival, but we are looking forward to welcoming back guests and providing them with joy and memories after going through such a challenging time.” “This is a new beginning as we rebuild our event following the pandemic cancellation of last year,” said Magical Winter Light organizer, Yusi An. Visitors can expect the iconic Magical Winter Lights landmarks such as the entrance castle, dinosaur exhibits, and Houston’s beloved displays, however, guests will miss the traditional acrobatic performances due to complications with travel during the pandemic. HOUSTON (September 30, 2021) – Magical Winter Lights is returning this winter and rebuilding at Houston Raceway in Baytown from Novemthrough January 2, 2022.
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