“Lights On The Bay”- Annapolis

Anne Arundel Medical Center’s Annual

Now Open!

~Holiday Light Show Enters its 17th Year~

Notes

• Sandy Point State Park is located off Route 50, at exit 32, near the Bay Bridge.
• The show is open to drivers each night, including holidays, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Admission is $14.00 per car.
• Large passenger vans, mini buses and trolleys are $28.00. Buses are $50.00
• Discount coupons are available through local publications and at many retail locations.

Annapolis, Md. (November 16, 2010)— Anne Arundel Medical Center’s (AAMC) annual holiday light show,Lights on the Bay, will open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 20 and run through Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011. Taking place at Sandy Point State Park, the event features a two-mile scenic drive along the Chesapeake Bay with approximately 70 animated and stationary displays illuminating the roadway. 

“We are thrilled to be entering our 17th year of Lights on the Bay,” said Victoria Bayless, president, Anne Arundel Medical Center. “This event is a festive family destination for our community that benefits AAMC. It is a wonderful holiday tradition that allows people of all ages to take in the beautiful sights along the Chesapeake. To many, it’s the official kickoff of the holiday season.”

AAMC has been hosting Lights on the Bay since its inception 17 years ago. In addition to popular classic displays that visitors have enjoyed for years, including a colonial village inspired by historic Annapolis and one of the USNA midshipmen tossing their hats in the air, guests will also be treated to two new themes this year: Up North Village and Candy Cane Lane. 

Lights on the Bay has something for everyone in the family. Children can participate in a nightly scavenger hunt, challenging them to find items within the show, answer display-related questions and enter a drawing to win prizes. With special glasses purchased at the door, secret three-dimensional images will appear within the displays. As always, Santa will make an appearance on Thanksgiving Day and every weekend through December 24. For both novice and experienced runners, AAMC and the Annapolis Striders will host its annual 5K fun run, “Dashing Through the Show.” The 3.1-mile race will be held Friday, Nov. 19 at 6:15 p.m. Runners should arrive at the gate one hour prior to the event to complete the registration/ waiver. Cost is $14 per runner.

Sandy Point State Park is located off Route 50, at exit 32, near the Bay Bridge. The show is open to drivers each night, including holidays, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is $14.00 per car. Large passenger vans, mini buses and trolleys are $28.00. Buses are $50.00 Discount coupons are available through local publications and at many retail locations. 

For more information or to purchase tickets, call 443-481-3161.