Glow Christmas
| Glow Christmas/Lumaze | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Christmas light show |
| Dates | November—January |
| Location(s) | North America |
| Years active | 2017—present |
| Founded by | Lawrence Jansen Daryl Driegen |
| Website | www www |
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Glow Christmas (known as Lumaze in the United States)[1][2] is an annual indoor Christmas light show that has been taking place in several North American cities since 2017. The festival is organized by Canadian company Darvonda Nurseries and was created by its CEO Lawrence Jansen in 2017 with the intention of utilizing empty greenhouse spaces during the winter. The first festival took place during the holiday season in the Greater Vancouver city of Langley and its initial success allowed the organizers to expand to four cities in 2018. The following year, the event expanded further to ten cities, becoming one of the major Christmas festivals in Canada.[3][4]
In 2019, Glow expanded to include US cities Pittsburgh and Seattle under the name Lumaze instead of Glow. Over the years, the Glow/Lumaze Christmas festivals brand has continued to grow in the number of cities and visitors, becoming a major holiday attraction in North America. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, the event adapted to a drive-through format in some cities, while still maintaining most of its attractions.[1][5] Glow/Lumaze is currently one of the largest and most popular light shows globally, with millions of visitors annually and over half a million light arrangements per location.[4]
Locations
Each year, locations open around late November and close in early January, except for 2018, when an autumn version of the festival, called Harvest Glow, also took place in the selected cities.[6][7][5]
2017
2018
2019
- Abbotsford, Canada
- Barrie, Canada
- Edmonton, Canada
- Ottawa, Canada
- Toronto, Canada
- Saskatoon, Canada
- Vancouver, Canada
- Odense, Canada
- Pittsburgh, United States
- Seattle, United States
2020
2021
Themes and features
Glow and Lumaze displays feature various fairytale and Christmas lights, designed for the enjoyment of children and families. Food and souvenir vendors are also present at the events. For some recent editions, and due to the coronavirus pandemic, a drive-through format has been implemented in certain cities, allowing visitors to experience the light displays from their vehicles.[1][7]
Themes for the Glow/Lumaze festivals vary by city, but commonly feature narratives centered around traditional Christmas characters like Santa Claus. Princesses and fairies are also frequently included to create a magical atmosphere appealing to children. Some light arrangements are designed to resemble historical landmarks, such as the Taj Mahal, the Arc de Triomph, or ancient pyramids.[1][2]
Glow and Lumaze are popular photo opportunities, encouraging Instagram challenges and contests among visitors. These activities often align with yearly themes, as seen in 2020 with "A Fairytale Christmas" in the US and "The Warmth of the Season" in Canada.[8][9]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Vancouver's Christmas Glow Festival in Langley in 2021". Vancouver's Best Places. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ockey, Natalie (January 20, 2021). "Lumaze Salt Lake City: A Fairy Tale Christmas". Utah's Adventures. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ↑ "Lawrence Jansen, Owner/CEO". Darvonda Nurseries. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Lypka, Ben (April 3, 2019). "Glow Christmas festival moves to Abbotsford". Langley Advanced Times. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 DH Staff. "A massive fall indoor light festival is coming to Metro Vancouver this month". Daily Hive. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ↑ Amiri, Hamed (17 December 2018). "28 Light Displays In Vancouver That Will Light Up Your Holidays". 604 Now. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Gathercole, Miranda (23 November 2017). "'Glow Christmas' opens for the holiday season". The Abbotsford News. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
- ↑ "Lumaze Offers an Indoor Christmas Light Display in Pittsburgh". Discover the Burgh. December 4, 2020. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ↑ KUTV Staff (December 9, 2020). "Salt Lake City is invited to get lost in a million lights at Lumaze: A Fairytale Christmas". Salt Lake City is invited to get lost in a million lights at Lumaze: A Fairytale Christmas. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
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