Deck the Y’alls Lightfest Returns to Florence This Holiday Season

One of Greater Cincinnati’s most dazzling holiday traditions returns to Florence this week.

For the third year, the Florence Y’alls will bring its popular holiday lights festival, Deck the Y’alls Lightfest, back to Thomas More Stadium from Nov. 25-Jan. 1. Organizers say the stadium will transform into a dazzling winter wonderland, full of twinkling lights — 2.5 million of them — and holiday cheer.

And the experience promises to be more spectacular than ever. Guests can stroll through illuminated paths and take in themed installations and interactive light displays that come to life with the push of a button. Train rides can also take you around the stadium and live performances, holiday music and festive activities will entertain guests of all ages. The on-field ice rink will also be back this year, with open skating for $10 on select dates; the rink will also offer a new bumper car experience. Check the schedule here.

And what’s a holiday celebration without some cozy treats? Deck the Y’alls will have food stations brimming with delicious, gooey s’mores and steaming cups of hot chocolate.

Deck the Y’alls Lightfest will run daily from Friday, Nov. 22 through New Year’s Day. Hours are Sunday-Thursday from 5:30-9 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 5:30-10 p.m. Tickets can be bought online here.

Thomas More Stadium, 7950 Freedom Way, Florence. More info: decktheyalls.com.

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This article appears in Oct 4-17, 2023.