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Washoe Lake State Park celebrates return of 'Trail of Lights: A Drive-through Holiday Celebration'

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Repeats every day until Sun Dec 12 2021 .
December 9, 2021 - 5:00pm
December 10, 2021 - 5:00pm
December 11, 2021 - 5:00pm
December 12, 2021 - 5:00pm

NEW WASHOE CITY — Enjoy some holiday cheer at Washoe Lake State Park with a sparkling drive-through festival of lights. Campground Loop B will be decorated with a jolly display of twinkling lights and holiday scenes.

Stay warm and merry as you listen to your favorite holiday music while driving through the campground, enjoying the cheerful decorations. Vehicle clearance is limited to nine feet, six inches (9’6”). Participants will stay in their vehicles as they drive through the loop. Drivers should be prepared for congested traffic and a long line at the park entrance.

WHAT: 2nd Annual Washoe Lake State Park Trail of Lights: A Drive-through Holiday Celebration
WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 9 through Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This program will run for four nights.

WHERE: Washoe Lake State Park Campground Loop B. Take Highway 395 south from Reno through Pleasant Valley. Turn left onto Eastlake Blvd. and drive south seven miles. The park entrance is on the right. Turn right and follow the signs for Campground Loop B. Please use caution, as the road is very dark at night. Horses and deer frequently cross Eastlake Blvd.

WHO: This event is open to the public and is hosted by Washoe Lake State Park.

COST: The park entrance fee is $5 per vehicle for Nevada residents and $10 per vehicle for non-Nevada residents. There is no additional charge for this program. We can accept cash, credit cards, and checks.

CONTACT: Kim Zuch, (775) 687-4319, wlsp@parks.nv.gov for more information.

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