Chicago: The famous Willow Hill Lights in Northbrook, a northern suburb of Chicago, is once again gearing up to add color to the Christmas celebrations. This year's event, starting on Friday, November 13, will welcome visitors with approximately 15 lakh (1.5 million) LED lights. Visitors can enjoy the colorful Christmas decorations and light spectacles while traveling in their own vehicles along a special route nearly two and a half miles long. A key attraction of the event is that families and children can enjoy the festivities without leaving their vehicles. Another unique feature is that only one ticket is required per vehicle. Organizers have announced that those purchasing tickets online can save ten dollars compared to buying tickets directly at the entrance. Since the event has fixed entry times, visitors are advised to book tickets in advance. Crowds are expected to increase especially on weekends and during Christmas holidays. Willow Hill Lights is one of the winter recreational programs that can be enjoyed by Malayali families residing in Chicago and nearby areas along with their children. This year marks the sixth edition of Willow Hill Lights. More than 400 moving light decorations, illuminated tunnels, a 30-foot Christmas tree, and Christmas characters including Rudolph and Frosty have been arranged. Another special feature this year is the charity initiative called '12 Nights of Giving.' On selected 12 days from November 23 to December 10, a portion of the ticket sales proceeds will be allocated to support various volunteer organizations. The exhibition will run from November 13 to January 3, 2027. Visitors will be admitted from Sunday through Thursday between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., and on Fridays and Saturdays until 10 p.m. Online ticket prices are $40 per car, and tickets at the entrance cost $50. A 50% discount has been announced for military personnel, veterans, and emergency service workers on December 14. Address: Willow Hill Golf Course, 1350 Willow Road, Northbrook, Illinois 60062.
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Original Malayalam report: Malayalam Daily News
