Photos: LightUP Fest Brings 1 Million Lights to Loudoun County
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LightUP Fest is now illuminating the One Loudoun town center in Ashburn, Virginia, bringing brilliant displays comprised of from more than a million lights across 20 acres of land. Organizers say the exhibition is one of the largest on the East Coast and combines traditional Chinese lanterns with state-of-the-art lighting technology.
You'll find 77 different installations, as well as performances each night from acrobats, dancers and musicians, food available for purchase and hands-on activities including calligraphy, portrait sketching and rice carving for all ages.
LightUP Fest is open now through Jan. 2 from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission is $29.99 for adults and $19.99 for kids ages 3-12; kids younger than three get in free. Discounted family packages and special rates for students and seniors, and admission is free on Tuesdays for all first responders and active-duty military with proper ID. Note that LightUp will open at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 for a tree lighting.
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LightUP Fest is now illuminating the One Loudoun town center in Ashburn, Virginia, bringing brilliant displays comprised of from more than a million lights across 20 acres of land. Organizers say the exhibition is one of the largest on the East Coast and combines traditional Chinese lanterns with modern lighting technology. (Note: This image was taken in Phoenix in 2017 but features the same lights at One Loudoun.)
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LightUp Fest features four major themes: Tour of Fantasy, Freedom America, Mysterious East and Magical World. The fest is open nightly through Jan. 2 from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m., but is dependent on weather. Organizers recommend you check LightUp Fest's Facebook page or website before heading out if you're unsure about the weather; any updates will be be posted by 3 p.m.
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You'll find 77 different installations, as well as performances each night from acrobats, dancers and musicians, food available for purchase and hands-on activities including calligraphy, portrait sketching and rice carving for all ages.
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Admission is $29.99 for adults and $19.99 for kids ages 3-12; kids younger than three get in free. Discounted family packages and special rates for students and seniors, and admission is free on Tuesdays for all first responders and active-duty military with proper ID. Parking is free.
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The exhibition is outside, so dress warmly and wear proper footwear to walk on a field. Note that LightUp will open at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1 for a tree lighting.
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The “Freedom America” light structures present various American landmarks such as the Capital Building, Mount Rushmore and the Stature of Liberty.
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Lights of the World, Phoenix 2017
(Note: This image was taken in Phoenix in 2017 but features the same lights at One Loudoun.)
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Lights of the World, Phoenix 2017
(Note: This image was taken in Phoenix in 2017 but features the same lights at One Loudoun.)
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Lights of the World, Phoenix 2017
(Note: This image was taken in Phoenix in 2017 but features the same lights at One Loudoun.)
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Lights of the World, Phoenix 2017
(Note: This image was taken in Phoenix in 2017 but features the same lights at One Loudoun.)
