Light Up Princeton 

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Light Up Princeton is a FREE drive-through light display through the Mille Lacs County Fairgrounds! 

Open 6-9 pm Thursdays-Sundays, Nov. 30-Dec. 22 AND Christmas Eve

Nonprofit groups will be volunteering each night collecting free-will donations and non-perishable items for the Princeton Pantry. The proceeds are split: 50% to the working nonprofit group, 25% to the Princeton Pantry, 25% to Light Up Princeton. Thank you for your support!

Grab a cup of hot chocolate from the volunteers as you drive through the light display. All proceeds will be split between the nonprofit volunteer group and Light Up Princeton!

SPECIAL NIGHTS: 

Nov. 30: Opening Night! 

  •  Light Up Princeton Parade, 5:30 pm, leads to the Fairgrounds 
  • Santa photos inside main gate from 6-7 pm 
  • Dec. 5: Early Childhood Night 
  • Dec. 20: A special visitor may be present to try and steal Christmas! 
  • Dec. 21: Carriage rides through Light Up Princeton. $20/per ride through the light display. PHS Tri-M Carolers perform. 
  • Each Night: Drop off your letter for Santa. Purchase a Light Up Princeton souvenir! Photo opportunity before you leave the grounds!

Dates

  • Saturday, November 30, 20246 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Thursday, December 05, 20246 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday, December 06, 20246 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 07, 20246 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Thursday, December 12, 20246 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday, December 13, 20246 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 14, 20246 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Thursday, December 19, 20246 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Friday, December 20, 20246 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Saturday, December 21, 20246 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Sunday, December 22, 20245:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  
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