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    760 West Main St.
    Danville, VA 24541
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    434-793-4636 (Danville Welcome Center)
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Ballou Park

  • Thu, Dec 12, 2019
    • 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
  • Fri, Dec 13, 2019 - Sat, Dec 14, 2019
    • 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
  • Sun, Dec 15, 2019 - Thu, Dec 19, 2019
    • 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
  • Fri, Dec 20, 2019 - Sat, Dec 21, 2019
    • 6:00 PM-10:00 PM
  • Sun, Dec 22, 2019 - Mon, Dec 23, 2019
    • 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
  • Wed, Dec 25, 2019
    • 6:00 PM-9:00 PM
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Drive through Ballou Park this December as holiday lights fill atmosphere. The show is made up entirely of displays created by the community. Over 10,000 people attended in 2018 and this year promises to be even better. Display builders designate a local non-profit to receive a monetary donation if their display receives 

Displays can be entered by individuals, families, businesses, and organizations. There is no cost to build a display. Please contact Taylor at (434) 793-4636 to enter a display. 

The Children’s Village, which is included in the price of admission, will be open through December 23 until 9 p.m. nightly. Join us for free photos with Santa, holiday crafts and hot chocolate.

Show dates:  December 12-25, Closed December 24

Show Hours:  Sunday-Thursday: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday:  6 p.m. - 10 p.m

Admission fee: $10 cars, $20 van and mini-buses. Fast Passes will be available to purchase for $20 at the Danville Welcome Center. This will allow you you bypass the waiting line. No passes will be sold at the gate. Show is closed on Christmas Eve. For more information, call (434) 793-4636.

Discount Nights: December 16 and 17. Admission will be $7 for cars and $15 for vans and mini-buses.

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  • $10/vehicle; $20/mini buses and 15-passenger vans

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Last Updated: 10/07/2019

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