It seems fitting that it would start snowing for the opening preview of Glow Lethbridge in the Agri Hub Building at Exhibition Park, last night, Nov. 22.
It took dedicated workers 10 days to put together an intricate arrangements of lights, taking audiences on a tour of Christmas in the People‘s Republic of China, The United Kingdom, France, Mexico, India and the Netherlands.
“ There are approximately 1 million lights,” said Lethbridge and District Exhibition CEO Mike Warkentin, adding it took 10 days to set up the display. Glow has toured in Halifax, Calgary, Edmonton, Langley, Saskatoon and Hartford, Connecticut.
Warkentin said this Glow is a unique experience apart from the other cities .
“It really is spectacular and really shows the holiday spirit,” he said.
“ You really get a feel for how people celebrate the holidays in these countries,” he continued.
As you enter the DA Hall and KB Hall there is a big stage which will feature local musicians including choirs playing Christmas favourites every night from Nov. 23 to Dec. 31. Next to that is a slide for kids to play on.
“It won’t be Taylor Swift or Trooper, but everyone will be here for a good time. It’s all local, budding artists who might not get a chance to play a big stage like this one,” said Lethbridge Exhibition Park CEO Mike Warkentin.
The schedule is still being tweaked due to illness and unavailability, but as of Nov. 23, the performers are Nov. 23 Lady Grime ; Nov. 24 – Isaac Neufeld ; Nov. 25 James Moore ; Nov. 26 TBD ; Nov. 30 Maria Pickering ; Dec. 1 James Moore ; Dec. 2 The Southern Accord Chorus ; Dec. 3 Eve Lacey ; Dec. 7 Maria Pickering ; Dec. 8 – Charlie Navratil ; Dec. 9 – James Moore ; Dec. 10 – Maria Pickering ; Dec. 14 St. Pat’s School Choir ; Dec. 15 James Moore ; Dec. 16 Rachel Graf ; Dec. 17 Maria Pickering ; Dec. 21 Charlie Navratil ; Dec. 22 James Moore ; Dec. 23James Moore ; Dec. 24 Eve Lacey ; Dec. 28 TBD ; Dec. 29 Maria Pickering ; Dec. 30 MAK ; Dec. 31 MAK .
The updated schedule is at https://www.glowgardens.com/lethbridge/entertainment/
The stage is set next to a giant red heart surrounded by glittering lights spelling “Love.”