If this is your first year at Fort Drum or in Calcium, it might interest you to know that the Fort Drum area has a great tradition of holiday lighting displays! The community really bands together to put on gorgeous presentations that will dazzle your children and put the whole family in the holiday spirit.
If you’re going to be in the area this December, we hope you’ll come to some of the local events. Here are our top three holiday displays to see in the Fort Drum area!
Wegman’s LIGHTS ON THE LAKE
November 16, 2020 - January 10, 2021, 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Lights on the Lake is a two-mile long drive-through show, featuring towering holiday displays, a larger-than life Land of Oz display, a twinkling fantasy forest, memorable animated scenes and a fairy tale magic grand finale! It’s a long slow drive in the comfort and safety of your own car, while listening to the wonderful sounds of the season on Sunny102! Tickets are pre-sale only this year and can be ordered via lightsonthelake.com
FORT DRUM TREE LIGHTING AND HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Dec 4 2020, 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Spread some cheer and join us at the annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration as we welcome the Holiday season! This annual tree lighting and holiday celebration will be held on December 4 at Hays Hall. This year's outdoor event will feature a grab and go of hot cocoa, Brotchen and bratwurst with German Mustard and a bag of chips crafts, and a gift from Santa. The Christmas Tree will be lit by the Chaplain's Office at approximately 5:00 pm.
ALEXANDRIA BAY CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
Wednesday, December 10th, 6 p.m.
Join us for the 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Upper James Street, Alexandria Bay!b Hearts for Youth will provide hot cocoa to keep you warm, while you listen to music, watch the lighting of the community tree and MEET SANTA!
There’s so much holiday spirit to share this December. We hope to see you there!