No Event in 2024!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 Sleepy Eye Holiday Lights

in Motion 

 

Important Notice!!!!

 

 

ABOUT:

  • Initiated in 2014, Sportsman’s Park (north of Sleepy Eye Lake on Hwy 4) was animated with five Holiday Light Displays (donated by Bob Schabert of Courtland)  
  • The 2015 season brought a Santa Ski Slope (another Bob Schabert Display), Lights in Trees Animated to Christmas Music, a 33’ “Dancing” Mega Christmas Tree, Decorated Camper Cabins, Trolley Rides and an Express North Pole Mail for kids to hand deliver letters to Santa.
  • In 2016 one more big display was added (final one donated by Bob Schabert), the Cul de sac area was lite/animated, the driving path was lighted and the community concession stand was brought onsite to use in conjunction with concession stand, campfire and trolley ride nights
  • The event grew in 2017 with a total of 150,000 lights including 70 lighted trees. The entrance was illuminated and a lighted American flag was added. 
  • 2018 we featured 85 lights trees and 200,000 lights in the park. We added the Minnesota/Sleepy Eye and Presents Display. Hay Rides were also part of the special event nights.
  • 2019 saw the event grow to 90 trees and 250,000 lights. Additional displays were added including cutout displays for fun photo opportunities. A specially designed Red Wagon was built for Ride Nights. We enjoyed hosting the #onlyinMN signage during the month of December in 2019. 
  • 2020 saw additional trees lit near the entrance. These additions put us at 100 lighted trees and 350,000 lights. The Santa catching a fish display was added. A favorite of many…the “Leftover” Tree was created, utilizing the few strings of lights that were leftover after everything was assembled. A new shelter at the park was also decorated. 
  • 2021 360,000 lights, 110 trees. A Handicap Accessible Wagon was built for ride nights.
  • 2022 saw a mural added to the main shelter. We offered selfie poles for visitors. A special needs ride night was offered for individuals who have mobility struggles.
  • 2023  500,00 lights, 110 trees including eleven trees “adopted” by businesses/organizations, Memorial Tree, #Sleepy Eye Lights & Tree sign, Popcorn served in 10 year anniversary commemorative cups
  • Visitors can Drive Thru or Walk Thru the exhibits. You may view the show from the parking lot or park on the south shore of Sleepy Eye Lake for a spectacular view across the water. 
  • All displays and trees use energy efficient LED lights! 

 

Thank you to the many businesses, organizations and individuals whose support has made this possible!

STILL NEEDED:

  • $ Donations to purchase the necessary supplies/light to build future displays. 
  • Labor from Individuals/Organizations to help build, assemble and dismantle the displays each season and also fundraising event workers
  • Committee members to help plan, organize, fund raise and/or build displays

OUR DREAM

  • We believe this project will grow into a tradition in which local folks as well as people from around the region will come to visit.
  • A place for families to gather during the holiday season.
  • The possibilities are endless….but we need community support to make our longterm dream become a reality. 

PLEASE CONSIDER MAKING A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION!   

 

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