Returning for its fourth year, the Capital City Festival of Lights will soon bring holiday cheer to Jefferson City's Binder Park.
Presented by Homemaker Health Care Community Outreach, the festival allows visitors to drive through the park and take in a variety of holiday light displays.
Jeff Buker, a volunteer with HHC who has been involved with the festival since its first year, said they have returning favorites as well as some new displays.
"We've added a large drive-thru wreath at the entrance, and we've added additional displays throughout the park," Buker said. "People are going to get to see something new and exciting this year for sure."
Favorites like the 200-foot train, drive-thru light tunnels and the snowy village will return, along with other traditional light displays.
Some portions of the festival will sync up to the radio, and signs near those displays will give instructions on how to connect with the music.
The Capital City Festival of Lights runs along scenic Binder Lake Road. The route is one-way with the entrance on Rainbow Drive to exit on Henwick Lane.
The festival runs Dec. 5-31, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. every day except Mondays.
Entry costs $20 per car or $35 for any vehicle with more than 10 passengers.
The light display is a good option for families looking for a COVID-19-safe holiday activity.
"We're expecting a huge crowd this year," Buker said. "People are looking forward to getting their household set up and drive through the park, and it's something you can do with little to no contact."
To help limit contact, this year for the first time tickets can be purchased online via the Capital City Festival of Lights Facebook page. Click the "Book Now" button to buy a ticket, and show it to the attendant at the entrance.
Additional donations are welcome. All proceeds go to Homemaker Health Care, the Special Learning Center and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Jefferson City.
Last year, the festival raised $50,000 to split between three local charities and the festival's operating costs.