Wildlife Park Wonder
Sebastian Hawes will be orchestrating the holiday lights display at Ellie Schille Homosassa Springs State Park. He has been creating amazing holiday lights displays since at least 2008. He was 16 then and his lighting display captured the public’s attention.
This year Homosassa State Park Celebration of Lights is a nine evening event from Saturday December 17 through Christmas Eve December 24.
A donation of $5 for adults and $2 for children ages 3 through 12 is suggested. Children age 2 and under are admitted free.
A variety of entertainment will take place in the park during the lights display:
Saturday, Dec. 17: The Celebration kicks off with the festivities of a Cajun Christmas with Cajun Dave sponsored by Maus Nissan of Crystal River
Sunday, Dec. 18: The Park welcomes back the popular Hearts to Hands Deaf choir and singer Trinity Ann sponsored by Lowes of Inverness
Monday, Dec. 19: Enjoy the music of Stan Prinston of the Flamingos. This evening’s entertainment is sponsored by TAD Homes by Advanced Aluminum.
Tuesday, Dec. 20: Music of the Janis Joplin era by JoJo Jones. Santa arrives to visit with the children. This evening’s entertainment sponsored Maus Nissan of Crystal River.
Wednesday, Dec. 21: Martin George performs music from the 50’s & 60s. Sponsored by Maus Nissan of Crystal River.
Thursday, Dec. 22: Country Christmas favorites performed by Nashville’s Angie Bain. Lowes of Inverness is sponsoring this evening’s entertainment.
Friday, Dec. 23: Alex Calderone and Sophie Noelle perform with Santa. Tonight’s entertainment sponsored by Walmart of Homosassa.
Saturday, Dec. 24: The Nature Coast Community Church will present a non-denominational candlelight service in the Garden of the Springs sponsored by TAD Homes by Advanced Aluminum.
Monday, Dec. 26: Join us for an After-Christmas party with host Joe Dube featuring entertainment by Billy “Elvis” Lindsey. The evening’s entertainment is sponsored by TAD Homes by Advanced Aluminum.
The Celebration of Lights will be closed on the evening of Sunday, December 25, 2016.
Another Brilliant Homosassa Light Display
If you decide to visit the Homosassa Springs lights display you may also want to visit the holiday lights display at 3920 S Swan Terrace in Homosassa, Florida. This display is only 2 miles away from the Homosassa wildlife park and features 26,000 LED lights set to music. The music can can be heard via speakers and is also FM broadcast on their street. The display is from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day as long as it is not raining. This is the Griswald Family Light Display.
Lights for a Cause in Spring Hill
A local family with a 3 year old child battling cancer has created a light display to raise funds for their son’s medical expenses. They have also set up a gofundme page to help them with medical costs. Their home is located at 11347 Regent Ln; Spring Hill 34603. The display is lit from dusk until 10:30PM, Sunday through Thursday and from dusk until 11PM Friday and Saturday.
Online: www.gofundme.com/rayrayfrench or www.facebook.com/burkhartlights
Classic Light Displays in Brooksville
Downtown Brooksville is beautifully decorated for the Christmas season. It is definitely worth a drive down Main Street. After the 8th, you’ll be able to enjoy the Christmas tree at the Courthouse lit up for the season. Be sure to stop by the residence located at 615 Garden Street. It is an adorably decorated cottage home, which exemplifies the Christmas season.
Just a 5 minute drive from downtown Brooksville is a country home which is definitely in the holiday spirit. Like the home on Garden Street in Brooksville, it has a lot of character even without the lights, so this is a great one to see if you are in the area. This home is located on Old Crystal River Rd.
We’ll be publishing more light displays next week. If you know of any outstanding light displays, let us know by calling (352) 238-5454 or emailing editor@hernandosun.com.