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20th Anniversary Season of Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Wendell–Opening Night Nov 21

POSTED BY
Jody Mace


One of the largest and most spectacular Christmas light displays in North Carolina is at 10 S. Cypress St, Wendell. Lake Myra Christmas Lights features almost a quarter of a million lights that dance in a synchronized show, with special effects, to holiday music.

This isn’t a drive-thru or walk-thru light show. You park and come and watch the show, which is one hour long. You’re welcome to bring a lawn chair.

On Saturdays through Christmas, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., Santa will be there! It is FREE to take pictures of your kids with Santa.

It’s free to watch. Donations are accepted.

Opening Night is Wednesday, November 21st, 2018, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

UNC-TV featured a segment on Lake Myra Christmas Lights in 2015:

The show runs nightly from November 21st, 2018, to December 31st, weather permitting.

Sunday through Thursday: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Follow Lake Myra Christmas Lights on Facebook for updates.

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20th Anniversary Season of Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Wendell–Opening Night Nov 21
When
Weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday @ 6:00 pm-10:00 pm (November 22, 2018 - December 31, 2018)
Cost
FREE
Where
Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Wendell
When
Weekly on Friday @ 6:00 pm-11:00 pm (November 23, 2018 - December 31, 2018)
Cost
FREE
Where
Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Wendell
When
Weekly on Saturday @ 6:00 pm-11:00 pm (November 24, 2018 - December 22, 2018)
Cost
FREE
Where
Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Wendell
When
December 29, 2018 @ 6:00 pm-11:00 pm
Cost
Where
Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Wendell

Lake Myra Christmas Lights in Wendell

10 S. Cypress St
Wendell, NC

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