The eighth annual Cougar Night Lights will capture the magic of the holidays with dazzling light displays set to classic holiday tunes and popular contemporary songs. A total of 46,490 lights will illuminate Cistern Yard during this month-long program.
The musical light show begins Dec. 3. The musical light show will run nightly every half hour between 5:30 and 9 p.m. through Jan. 2, 2025. This event is free.
The Cistern Yard is located at the corner of George and St. Philip streets.
Public parking garages are available at two locations, including the George Street Garage and St. Philip Street Garage.
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