Lights on the Lake is a two mile long drive-thru show featuring towering holiday displays, larger-than life Land of Oz, a twinkling fantasy forest, colorful section arches, memorable animated scenes and a fairy tale magic grand finale!  Visitors drive through the show while listening to the wonderful sounds of the season on Sunny 102.1!

Special Nights

November 13, 2023

Charity Drive-Thru

Party Princesses CNT

Opening Week/Charity Give Back Sponsor has been chosen! Congratulations to Party Princesses CNY: Presented by CFCU Community Credit Union.

PARTY PRINCESSES CNY is focused on building girls’ self esteem by giving them the ultimate birthday party experience. From dresses to shoes and tiaras, Party Princesses CNY provides everything necessary to make girls in our community feel special. The organization throws free events throughout the year to keep putting smiles on deserving kids’ faces.

November 14, 2023

Doggy Drive-Thru

Stop by on Tuesday, November 14th for our doggy drive-thru for only $5 per carload!  We encourage you to bring your four-legged friends for a car ride! All money collected this night will go directly to HumaneCNY!  Stop out for a memorable night with all of your family members… including the dogs!

November 15, 2023

Salute Our Troops Night

We’ll welcome all military to drive thru for FREE  with military ID on Wednesday, November 15th, during the Salute Our Troops Night!  Anyone with a military ID can drive thru for FREE on Wednesday - no need to purchase a ticket - just have identification with you! Feed Our Vets will be at Lights On The Lake that night collecting food to help local veterans - please bring a non-perishable food item to donate!

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5K Run

November 19 at 6am

The Upstate Orthopedics Lights on the Lake 5K Run is back!

In celebration of the 34th anniversary, Lights on the Lake will hold a 5K RUN on Sunday, November 19th at 6am at Onondaga Lake Park!

The early start time of the race allows for runners to view the lights while running as the sun rises!

The race starts and ends at the Marina Parking Lot within Onondaga Lake Park and proceeds down the Lights on the Lake route. Registration is $35 and each participant will receive a 2023 Lights on the Lake beanie and other great swag!  Top finishers in each age group will receive a unique 2023 Lights on the Lake 5K ornament!

Packet Pick Up Information:

November 18th 10am-12pm - Griffin Visitor Center (next to the Wegmans Playground), 106 Lake Drive, Liverpool, NY 13088
November 19th (Race Day) 5am-6am - Marina Parking Lot

Lights on the Lake 5K ornaments are awarded to the top 3 finishers in each age level for both male and female!

1-15
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+

Location: Onondaga Lake Park - 106 Lake Drive Liverpool, NY 13088

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Date: November 13, 2023 - January 12, 2024

Time: 5pm - 10pm

Venue: Lights On The Lake - 6790 Onondaga Lake Trail Liverpool, NY 13088

Ticket Pricing

Vehicle Car-Load
(Vehicle Capacity 16 Or Less)

Monday-Thursday - $10
Friday, Saturday & Sunday - $20

Mini-Bus-$24
(Vehicle Capacity 17-25)

Motorcoach-$75
(Vehicle Capacity 26+)

Charity Nights-$5
November 13 & 14
January 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12

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