Turkey Brook Park Hosts Holiday Spectacle

Holiday Spectacle, the extravagant 1-mile-long walk-through light show will take place now through December 31st in Mount Olive Township. Run by the owners of the award-winning 13th Hour Haunted House, the family-friendly event will feature a slew of holiday performances and activities. Including plenty of food, vendors, photos with Santa, and firepits to keep warm, there is sure to be something all ages can enjoy.

“We are definitely doing some balloon twisting and face painting opening night, as well as starting the big fire pit,” Fernando Coelho, event coordinator said.

The event will take place along the paved walking trail between the baseball and football fields, and end by the firepits, where food trucks and vendor stands will be set up under a large pavilion. It will take about forty-five minutes to walk through, but there will be plenty to do until the park closes at 10 pm.

“We have 12 generators powering just under 200 sculptures with scenes like Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree and 12 Days of Christmas,” Coelho says.

The park itself is a beautiful place to see in the winter, so be sure to visit it under all its glory on your way through the Holiday Spectacle. Get into the holiday spirit with a 30 ft tall tree that has LED lights syncing to music! There will also be stages of music performances and other special experiences throughout the trail. With so many dazzling lights, the Holiday Spectacle is sure to be an unforgettable experience.

 This light show is hosted by Steve Bailey and Coelho to celebrate the winter season. Both live in the local area and run the successful haunted house 13th Hour each year. “People have been frightened enough with all that’s been happening, it’s time to create an experience that rids us of fear and puts us in much brighter spirits,” Coelho says. Their haunted house has won many awards for its unique, interactive experience, and they are now bringing this expertise to the Holiday Spectacle. The pair were looking to recreate an event that could help bring families together for the holidays. Turkey Brook Park was looking to host an event, so they got to work. The proposal was approved in June of this year and extended through 2023.

While the past two years have been full of uncertainty and concern, Coelho and Bailey wanted to encourage people to get out and enjoy their community and the people in it. Exercise is also important to them, so they wanted to create a fun event where families could get out and go on a nice walk together. Getting people back out in nature can be an important part of the healing process, and they hope this show helps bring people together while they enjoy the beauty of the holiday season.

Whether a local or just visiting for the holidays, come down and enjoy this spectacular event. Tickets are $25 per person, with kids four and under free. Ticket prices are expected to rise once the event begins, so make sure to pre-order to lock in the discounted price. The show plans to go on in rain or snow and will only be closed due to severe weather.

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.holidayspectacle.com.