Lamont Wonder Lights add Sparkle to the Holiday Season

Lamont Wonder Lights add Sparkle to the Holiday Season

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

The Winter Wonder Lights in Lamont are a festive sight to behold and have brought so much joy to residents and visitors alike for many years.

Gary Harrold, Vice-Chair of the Lamont Light Up Committee, said this year 22 volunteers helped out with the display.

Planning began in September and work bees were held Sunday afternoons from late October to early November. Altogether, 184 and a half hours were spent by volunteers working together to make it operational.

“The display changes each year,” said Harrold as they like to keep the display interesting. They always find creative and colourful ways to add to the display that attracts hundreds of visitors each year. “During the festive season there are a lot of family groups that come to visit.”

Winter Wonder Lights are located beside the Town of Lamont’s administration office. Harrold said the Town of Lamont has been kind enough to donate the land for the display and cover the utility costs for the committee.

Harrold said they also receive donations from businesses and individuals who gladly contribute for the sake and love of the community.

Winter Wonder Lights is part of the annual Lamont Light Up celebration which takes place in late November. Harrold said he and his wife got involved with the event 11 years ago by offering pictures with Santa. Since then they’ve gotten involved in the planning and organization of the large scale town-wide event.

Harrold said the event was initiated by Family and Community Support Services in 2004, and since then the event has grown and evolved. The hope is become a non-profit society, added Harrold, and then they would be eligible to apply for grants to support their work and issue tax receipts to donors.

The display will be up until mid-January, and Harrold encourages one and all to come out and experience the magic and wonder of the holiday season.