LuminoCity’s 2024 Holiday Lights Festival Returns to East Meadow with More Magic and Wonder from Nov. 7, 2024, to Jan. 5, 2025

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This Year’s Theme, “Sweet Dream,” Takes Visitors Through 38 Experiences That Celebrate the Holiday Season, Transform Favorite Treats into Playful Characters and Showcase the Work of Local Children & Artists.

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LuminoCity Festival (LuminoCity) is excited to announce that the enchanting holiday extravaganza that captivated hearts in 2023 is making a triumphant return to East Meadow, and the 2024 Holiday Lights Festival will yet again illuminate Eisenhower Park from Nov. 8, 2024 through Jan. 5, 2025. It will run most weekdays from 4:30pm to 9:30pm, and 4:30pm to 10:00pm from Friday to Sunday, aside from holidays. This year marks LuminoCity’s fifth year of festivals on Long Island.

"We are excited to return to Long Island this winter for our 2024 Holiday Lights Festival. After five years of hosting festivals across Long Island—most recently with our Dino Safari Festival in Huntington, where our new headquarters will be located—we are confident that this year’s event will bring a mix of new and returning faces," said Xiaoyi Chen, founder of LuminoCity. "By combining the heartwarming spirit of the holidays with the unique visions and creativity of the winners of Lumi’s Utopia, our event will bring the local community together and create lasting memories for all attendees."

Additional highlights at this year's festival include:

  • The 'Sweet Dreams' theme, featuring breathtaking large-scale light art displays and attractions, sure to create an unforgettable holiday experience for friends and families.
  • The partnership with the Long Island Children's Museum to add a creative educational touch, making the sweet dreams experience a fantastic family-friendly attraction.
  • Food vendor, gift shop, specialty theme days and giveaways.
  • Opening Ceremony: On November 7th at 5:30pm, LuminoCity will host an Opening Ceremony with local dignitaries and partners. Media are invited to attend and can contact: luminocity@quinn.pr.

"I am excited to welcome back LuminoCity's Holiday Lights Festival to Nassau County's Eisenhower Park for the 2024 winter season. This stunning exhibition continues to attract tens of thousands of visitors from across Long Island, providing a wonderful boost to our local economy,” said Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive. “Whether you're a Nassau resident or visiting with friends and family, I encourage everyone to experience this one-of-a-kind event and explore our lively downtown areas."

In addition to the East Meadow, NY location, LuminoCity will launch its holiday festival at Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold, NJ. This festival will run from Nov. 15, 2024, through Jan. 5, 2025, with the theme “Wonder Land.”

For more information, visit https://www.luminocityfestival.com/.

Venue Information

  • Location: Eisenhower Park
  • Address: 1899 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY 11554
  • Parking: Free Parking

Ticket Information

  • LuminoCity’s Holiday Lights Festival at the Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, NY runs from Nov. 7, 2024, through Jan. 5, 2025.
  • The festival will run most weekdays from 4:30pm to 9:30pm, and 4:30pm to 10:00pm from Friday to Sunday, aside from holidays. Admission tickets are available for purchase online at luminocityfestival.com or onsite.
  • Ticket pricing ranges from $24 to $32 per person. Admissions for children 3 and under are free.
  • Early Bird Tickets: From October 7th to October 20th, LuminoCity is offering a special 15% off discount on festival tickets with the code LIFUN15.
  • LuminoCity is ADA-compliant and stroller-friendly.
  • For more information on LuminoCity’s refund policy, please visit https://www.luminocityfestival.com/2024-dino-faqs.

About LuminoCity Festival

LuminoCity was imagined through a desire to create unforgettable experiences. Using light and imagination, LuminoCity explores concepts of transforming creative thoughts, inspired by the world around us, into illuminating works of light and color. Every year, they bring new and unique pieces of art into their festivals to create an immersive experience full of magic and wonder. Festivals have included: LuminoCity, Holiday Lights and Dino Safari, with more to come. For more information, visit https://www.luminocityfestival.com/.