Pullen Park’s Holiday Express tickets go on sale Oct 4

Holiday Express 2023 Ticketing Update

For any updates to the process, please go to raleighnc.gov/parks/services/holiday-express. You can also find clarification to questions there.

• Holiday Express ticket sales will utilize a virtual queue. The virtual queue opens at 8:45 a.m. on Oct. 4, 2023, and can be accessed by going directly to RecLink.
• When ticket sales open at 9 a.m. on Oct. 4, all guests in the queue will be randomized and placed into line.
• All guests arriving at the website after 9 a.m. will be placed at the end of the queue.
  If you lose access to the site at any time, please re-enter the queue by going to RecLink.
• Tickets are limited to 8 per household/credit card/IP Address. Any guests who have purchased more than 8 tickets may have all the tickets canceled.
• Tickets are $16 plus tax per guest and are non-refundable, but they are transferrable. Please note transferrable between guests, not transferrable between nights. Tickets may not be sold for more than face value. Tickets are required for all guests ages one and older (12 months and under, no ticket required.).
• The train time you purchase is the time you are required to ride. If you miss your train time, you may attempt to ride standby starting at 8:30 p.m. Requests for changes to train times cannot be honored. Please arrive at the train station 15 minutes earlier than your scheduled train time.
• Tickets (barcode) will be emailed to the email address you provided. If you do not see it, please check your SPAM folder, the email will come from Raleigh Parks.
• For information about the event or specific ticketing questions, call 919-996-6468 or email HolidayExpress@Raleighnc.gov.

Sensory Friendly Event Information

New this year, there will be a sensory-friendly daytime event on December 9, 2023, from 3 to 5 p.m.

This event is designed to create a more enjoyable atmosphere for individuals with sensory needs. This Sensory Friendly Event will include lower decibel music, decreased capacity to provide more space between crowds, no strobe lights, as well as access to a quiet area to decompress from sensory overload. While you will be enjoying our holiday lights during daylight hours, there will be some lights that have easy or slow movements. Sensory bags with headphones, fidgets, and additional supplies will be available.

Holiday Express Activities