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HUNTSVILLE BOTANICAL GARDEN November 1, 2007. 2007 marks twelve years of the Huntsville Botanical Garden’s Galaxy of Lights. Galaxy is a magnificent mile and a half-long holiday light extravaganza featuring larger-than-life animated light displays. Special exhibits include nursery rhymes, a holiday village, dinosaurs, wild animals, a magical twinkling icicle forest, garden scenes, a patriotic display featuring red, white, and blue ‘fireworks’, and a hilarious host of animated snowmen. Galaxy is a family treat and tradition, and the biggest holiday attraction in Alabama! Galaxy of Lights has been recognized by the Southeast Tourism Society as a Top 20 Event for many years, it was included on the American Bus Association’s Top 100 Events, and was named North Alabama Tourism Association’s Event of the Year in 2003. Over 127,000 visitors enjoyed the display in 2006.

Dates:

• Walk-Through, November 15-28, 5-8 p.m.
  For four nights, walk at your own pace through the winter wonderland of holiday lights, enjoy the sounds of the season, and see real-life nursery rhyme characters, and of course, Santa! Children can make gifts and warm refreshments will be available. Walkers admitted until 8 p.m. No cars allowed on these nights, unless it rains and the attraction will be drive-through only.

• Drive-Through, Thanksgiving- December 31 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
  Join the tradition and enjoy the holiday light extravaganza by driving through the winter wonderland in your own car.

Admission: Walk-Through - $6 adults & $3 for children ages 3-17.
Drive-Through - $15 per car ($1 discount for donated canned food, paper product, pet food, children’s book, warm coat, or Toy for Tots). A $2 discount is available for drive-through tickets purchased at the Garden in advance.

Huntsville Botanical Garden - There’s always something growing on!

Huntsville Botanical Garden is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, supported by the community. The 110-acre garden is open year-round. Address: 4747 Bob Wallace Avenue, Huntsville, AL 35805. For further information visit our website at www.hsvbg.org, or call 256.830.4447.