- May 5, 2024
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The sixth-annual Fantasy Lights Display features a completed ‘Twelve Days of Christmas’ and Santa each Sunday but Christmas.
The Rotary Club of Flagler County’s annual Fantasy Lights Display will illuminate Central Park at Town Center the month of December. The event has grown to 37 displays with the completion of the “Twelve Days of Christmas.”
The public is invited to park cars and stroll around the lake to enjoy the spark-ling displays, the joyful music and the holiday community spirit.
The lights will be on 6:30-9 p.m. Dec. 1 to Dec. 30.
Activities at the Fantasy Lights Display will include photos taken with Santa Claus each Sunday, Dec. 4, 11 and 18. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided by community organizations each weekend, as well.
Provisions for the disabled will be provided. Restrooms also will be available.
There is no charge for admission, but donations to eradicate polio or to contribute to local educational scholarships are encouraged.
For additional information, visit www.FlaglerRotary.org, call Mike Beadle at 986-2300 or email [email protected]. To purchase a display for next year’s event, call Bill Butler at 986-3760 or 445-0598.
BEHIND THE LIGHTS
The idea for the Flagler County Rotary Club’s annual light show began 16 years ago, with current President Bill Butler.
“My wife and I were visiting family in Evansville for the Christmas holiday, when we were told about a wonderful light display we should visit in a local park,” Butler wrote. “When we arrived, we were instructed to drive through a winding road. My two daughters, Brooke, 17, and Tiffany, 10, as well as my wife and I were fascinated by the large animated displays that lined the road. …
“After we returned home, Tiffany asked me if I could get a light display like this organized in Palm Coast. At the time, Palm Coast was a small community for what would require a massive effort.
“A few years later, due to a heart condition, Tiffany died and became our angel in heaven in 2002. Holidays were very hard on us from that point. Trying to get over the grief of not having Tiffany here, I kept thinking about her excitement with the Christmas light display.
“In 2003, I joined the Flagler County Rotary Club and in 2005 had the opportunity to offer Tiffany’s idea as a possible fundraiser. The board granted approval to move forward, and in 2006, The Fantasy Lights Program was born.
“My wife and I purchased a display depicting an angel tossing stars from heaven and dedicated it to Tiffany’s inspiration and memory for this first event that at the time featured 16 displays.
“Fantasy Lights has grown to 37 displays and will continue to expand every year, bringing more smiles to youngsters and grownups alike while helping with donations to raise more money for the Rotary’s charities, both locally and internationally.
“Tiffany knew very well what it felt like to have medical problems, and she always wished she could help other children in need in some way. I think she would be proud of what Rotary is doing through Fantasy Lights, and I know she is smiling at us from above as we enjoy this wonderful display of lights and community involvement! Thanks for attending our show!”
