The annual Wayne County Lightfest will return to Hines Park starting in November.
The annual holiday event includes nearly 50 animated holiday displays with more than 100,000 lights. Here’s the info for the 2024 event:
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When is Wayne County Lightfest 2024?
The Lightfest will be open Wednesday - Sunday from Thursday, November 21, 2024 through December 24, 2024 from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM.
The Lightfest will be closed Monday and Tuesday evenings other than December 23 and December 24, 2024.
Due to overwhelming response to the Lightfest, wait times may be longer than normal on weekends.
How much does it cost?
- Cars $5 cash
- Commercial van/RV/limo $20 cash
- Mini-Bus (20 passenger) $25 cash
- Bus (40 passenger +) $50 cash
Vehicle fees are paid in cash on site but if you are looking to pre-purchase tickets for employees, friends or family in advance, you can purchase tickets at the Nankin Mills Interpretive Center in Westland Monday - Friday from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at the walk-up window starting November 22. The price for tickets is $5 per car. The address for the Nankin Mills Interpretive Center is 33175 Ann Arbor Trail in Westland.
Pre-paid tickets can be purchased with cash, check or Visa/Mastercard or over the phone with a credit card by calling (734) 261-1990 and tickets will be mailed to you. Please note that tickets purchased in person at the Lightfest are the same price but must be paid by CASH only.
In addition, bus groups can pre-register their busses and pay ahead of time by check, Visa/Mastercard or cash. Please call (734) 261-1990 for more information but bus pre-registration must be done at least one week ahead of time.
Where do vehicles enter the event?
The address for the Lightfest is 7651 N. Merriman Road, which is 2.5 miles south of I-96. Please note that the access to the Lightfest is only available north of the Merriman Road Bridge due to bridge work being underway.
Be prepared for longer entrance times!
Wayne County will offer radio alerts to update visitors with important show information. By tuning into AM 1640 within three to five miles of the Lightfest entrance, visitors can receive regular updates on wait times, traffic flow, special event and event costs.
During the Lightfest, Hines Drive closes to traffic for set-up and operations from 5:00 PM - 11:30 PM from Ann Arbor Trail to Outer Drive.