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Lights Before Christmas
Lights Before Christmas

CHECK OUT THESE OTHER SIGNATURE EVENTS:
Wine Tasting at Riverbanks Botanical Garden | Brew at the Zoo | Riverbanks ZOOfari | Boo at the Zoo

View the Upcoming Events & Programs page for a complete listing of what's happening at Riverbanks.

2008 Dates Announced: November 22 - December 30
(closed November 27, December 24 and 25), 6:00-9:00pm

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year\'s Lights Before Christmas!

Check back next year for details on the next Lights Before Christmas!

Don't miss the all-new Music in Motion Lights Spectacular!
proudly sponsored by: First Citizens
Showing nightly during Lights Before Christmas
every 15 minutes in front of the sea lion exhibit.

A 10-minute digital light show complete with enchanting holiday carols and seamlessly choreographed lights. The show starts as music, accompanied by a slow build of lights, and crescendos into a dazzling display of moving colors and patterns. Watch in wonder as a
20-foot, computer-animated tree dances to a medley of holiday favorites, from "Jingle Bells" to "Holly Jolly Christmas," while spotlights sweep the ground, stars sparkle and snowflakes fall. In keeping with the Riverbanks mission, the environmentally friendly tree is lit with LED lights.

* Nearly one million twinkling lights *

* Countless animated images *

* Nightly snowfall at the Snow Palace entrance *

* The Polar Express™ 4D Experience *
THE POLAR EXPRESS and all related characters and elements
are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. (s07)

* Festive houses and Santa in the bustling Holiday Village *

* Christmas list drop-off at the Polar Post Office *

* Warm memories and Christmas carols around the Jingle Bell Bonfire *

* Hot cocoa, marshmallows & other festive foods available for purchase *

2007 Palmetto Parent Family Choice Award
Best Holiday Event

Thanks to our media sponsors:

Bring the kids and the camera and see why Lights Before Christmas
has been a family tradition for 20 years.

All Riverbanks members receive one free visit with a valid membership.

Additional Fees: Two (2) Safari Bucks are required for admission to THE POLAR EXPRESS™
4D Experience (available at any ticket booth or the 3-D Adventure in packs of 10 for $8).
Safari Bucks also may be redeemed for concessions and daytime activities including
pony rides, giraffe and lorikeet feeding, and tickets for the 3-D Adventure Theater.

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