SOUTHERN LIGHTS GIVES BACK

Year after year, the Kentucky Horse Park stands as THE place to celebrate the holidays in Central Kentucky. 2022 was no exception.

Over 100,000 individuals visited the 29th Annual Southern Lights Festival held during the month of December. Featuring a stunning driving route and a Holiday Village with attractions for all ages, Southern Lights has truly become a beloved tradition for families from across the Bluegrass and BEYOND. Last year’s event included guests from 42 states and 4 countries!

The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation hosts this beloved event as a fundraiser for the Kentucky Horse Park, but it also welcomes every opportunity to serve the community. During last year’s event, Southern Lights welcomed a number of very special guests.

• A Kid Again, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving children with life-threatening illnesses, hosted a private party in our Holiday Village, and Southern Lights was honored to welcome 238 individuals at no charge.

• On two separate evenings, members of the Military and First Responders were invited to attend Southern Lights for free, and Southern Lights was honored to welcome 2,256 individuals.

• Mustang Troop alumni and their families were given complimentary passes to attend Southern Lights, and 424 individuals were able to do so.

• Through a collaboration with LexTran, 300 individuals enjoyed a free ride through the driving route on public transportation.

The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation is grateful to its sponsors and to all of the individuals that chose to make Southern Lights part of their holiday tradition.