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posted Monday, 10 December 2007
PEOPLE’S VIRTUAL MAGAZINE FEATURES BRIGHT NIGHTS
www.people.com/holidayfun <http://www.people.com/holidayfun>
Springfield, Massachusetts—Bright Nights at Forest Park is being showcased along side nine holiday attractions from across the country on www.people.com/holidayfun. The other attractions include Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Disney World in Orlando, Florida, the Fountains of the Bellagio in Las Vegas, and the Christmas Boat Parade in New Port Beach, California. There is also Colonial Williamsburg, Chicago’s holiday tree, San Antonio, Texas’ Paseo Del Rio Holiday Festival and Albuquerque, New Mexico’s River of Lights. Under the Springfield icon, there is an image of Seuss Land arch and a short video plays.
“It is a great honor to be in the company of such holiday icons and it is exciting to be recognized by such a popular publication,” said Spirit of Springfield President Judith A. Matt. “When I clicked on the link and saw Springfield in such good company, it sent shivers down my spine.”
“Bright Nights at Forest Park is quite simply one of the most unique and enjoyable holiday experiences in the United States today. It combines iconic holiday imagery, a state-of-the-art lighting experience and the history and culture of the City of Springfield. And it is located in the historic and beautiful setting of Forest Park. It is an attraction that people of all ages can enjoy,” said Congressman Richard E. Neal.
Bright Nights at Forest Park was selected by researchers at People magazine. They discovered the holiday lighting experience by way of the Internet. They thought the lighting was beautiful and would appeal to everyone. The link to “Holidays Across America” is at www.people.com under “Celebrate Like a Star! Holiday Fun, Food & More.” Visitors to the site then click on the magazine cover which brings them to “Holiday Fun!” “Holidays Across America” is in the column on the left or they can go directly to www.people.com/holidayfun.
Bright Nights at Forest Park will operate Wednesday through Sunday through December 9, 2007. Beginning Wednesday, December 12, 2007, the lighting display will be lit nightly through Tuesday, January 1, 2008. Admission is $15 per vehicle Monday through Thursday, and $18 per vehicle Friday through Sunday and holidays. Bright Nights opens at 5PM for buses and welcomes cars from 6PM to 9PM Sunday through Thursday, and 6PM to 11PM Friday, Saturday and holidays.
The 2007 season of Bright Nights at Forest Park is supported by Baystate Health, Big Y World Class Markets, Clear Channel, Comcast, C & W Realty, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Friendly Restaurants, Hasbro Games, Health New England, Kentucky Fried Chicken and A&W All-American Foods, MassMutual Financial Group, Mercy Medical Center, Northeast Grounds Management, Northern Tree Service, Siemens, The Republican, Sheraton Springfield, United Bank, Urban League of Springfield, Verizon, Western Massachusetts Electric Company and WWLP-22News.
For more information about Bright Nights at Forest Park, visit www.brightnights.org or contact the Spirit of Springfield at (413) 733-3800.
Bright Nights at Forest Park is produced by the Spirit of Springfield and the Springfield Parks Division.
www.people.com/holidayfun <http://www.people.com/holidayfun>
Springfield, Massachusetts—Bright Nights at Forest Park is being showcased along side nine holiday attractions from across the country on www.people.com/holidayfun. The other attractions include Radio City Music Hall in New York City, Disney World in Orlando, Florida, the Fountains of the Bellagio in Las Vegas, and the Christmas Boat Parade in New Port Beach, California. There is also Colonial Williamsburg, Chicago’s holiday tree, San Antonio, Texas’ Paseo Del Rio Holiday Festival and Albuquerque, New Mexico’s River of Lights. Under the Springfield icon, there is an image of Seuss Land arch and a short video plays.
“It is a great honor to be in the company of such holiday icons and it is exciting to be recognized by such a popular publication,” said Spirit of Springfield President Judith A. Matt. “When I clicked on the link and saw Springfield in such good company, it sent shivers down my spine.”
“Bright Nights at Forest Park is quite simply one of the most unique and enjoyable holiday experiences in the United States today. It combines iconic holiday imagery, a state-of-the-art lighting experience and the history and culture of the City of Springfield. And it is located in the historic and beautiful setting of Forest Park. It is an attraction that people of all ages can enjoy,” said Congressman Richard E. Neal.
Bright Nights at Forest Park was selected by researchers at People magazine. They discovered the holiday lighting experience by way of the Internet. They thought the lighting was beautiful and would appeal to everyone. The link to “Holidays Across America” is at www.people.com under “Celebrate Like a Star! Holiday Fun, Food & More.” Visitors to the site then click on the magazine cover which brings them to “Holiday Fun!” “Holidays Across America” is in the column on the left or they can go directly to www.people.com/holidayfun.
Bright Nights at Forest Park will operate Wednesday through Sunday through December 9, 2007. Beginning Wednesday, December 12, 2007, the lighting display will be lit nightly through Tuesday, January 1, 2008. Admission is $15 per vehicle Monday through Thursday, and $18 per vehicle Friday through Sunday and holidays. Bright Nights opens at 5PM for buses and welcomes cars from 6PM to 9PM Sunday through Thursday, and 6PM to 11PM Friday, Saturday and holidays.
The 2007 season of Bright Nights at Forest Park is supported by Baystate Health, Big Y World Class Markets, Clear Channel, Comcast, C & W Realty, Foxwoods Resort Casino, Friendly Restaurants, Hasbro Games, Health New England, Kentucky Fried Chicken and A&W All-American Foods, MassMutual Financial Group, Mercy Medical Center, Northeast Grounds Management, Northern Tree Service, Siemens, The Republican, Sheraton Springfield, United Bank, Urban League of Springfield, Verizon, Western Massachusetts Electric Company and WWLP-22News.
For more information about Bright Nights at Forest Park, visit www.brightnights.org or contact the Spirit of Springfield at (413) 733-3800.
Bright Nights at Forest Park is produced by the Spirit of Springfield and the Springfield Parks Division.
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