“Magical Winter Lights is not only the largest lantern festival of its kind in the U.S., but while celebrating the 5th anniversary in Houston, we also strive to be the greatest,” said Yusi An, founder and executive producer of the Magical Winter Lights festival. Explore illuminated tunnels, world landmarks, or stand beneath life-sized dinosaurs and dip into imaginary lands at this holiday festival. Merritt likes the “cultural education” the festival delivers and notes the event draws visitors who may not otherwise visit her city.Īnd when they do, Merritt hopes they’ll take a selfie next to her favorite lantern this year - block letters that, using the symbol for a hashtag and a heart, spell out the sentiment, “I love La Marque.Sprawling with more than 100 vibrant lantern sections and six millions lights, the 2019 Magical Winter Lights (MWL) brings back its experiential adventure to Gulf Greyhound Park in La Marque, TX from November 15, 2019, to January 5, 2020, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. “These people do amazing things with their bodies. On select weekend nights, Chinese acrobats perform, which Merritt called “the gem of the event.” A large mermaid is a popular backdrop.Īn recommends families make plans to attend on a night other than Saturday, which is the most crowded. In the new ice castle, one can sit on Pegasus’ throne and meet actors dressed as ice sisters who resemble Ana and Elsa from “Frozen.”įans of Disney princesses might also enjoy the underwater area that’s a nod to Galveston Island. Toddlers can ride on the backs of dinos on wheels. In Dinosaur Kingdom, animatronic babies hatch from eggs while their parents move and crane their necks toward visitors. In a section featuring international landmarks, families can pose in front of Mayan pyramids, the island of Santorini dotted with white-washed houses, the Tower Bridge, Dutch windmills or Italy’s Colosseum, which An said is the most popular international feature this year. Brown Convention Center and City Hall before they walk under clouds that appear to be dropping rain puddles and past vignettes, including one inspired by a Mad Hatter’s tea party. Nearby, the oft-Instagrammed, glowing We (heart) Houston letters - a replica of the artwork in EaDo - returned this year, depicting Houston-proud scenes including a rocket launch, a Houston Rodeo bronco and players from the Rockets, Texans and Astros.Īnother crowd-pleaser, the large platform near the entrance that serves as a dance floor of sorts, is back again, allowing visitors to light up colorful cubes as they walk.įamilies can stroll through the streets of a miniature version of downtown Houston, featuring George R. Once the lanterns were constructed, it took two months to ship them across the Pacific, she said, before employees spent a month in La Marque assembling them.Īt the show’s entrance, the 40-foot castle that An said has become iconic was expanded this year to include more walkways, arches and paths.
Parking, $5 cash only See More CollapseĪn’s team spent three months in China designing this year’s lanterns - some as tall as 60 feet - adding elements like slides and an ice palace inspired by the movie “Frozen.” Extended hours on select nights including Christmas Eve and Christmas.ĭetails: $13-22 children 3 and under free.
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