Irma Lemus
GRIFFITH PARK -- Thousands of sparkling lights illuminated the
night sky, as holiday revelers enjoyed the Fifth Annual Light Festival at
Griffith Park this weekend.
The Light Festival, sponsored by the Los Angeles Department of Water
and Power and Griffith Park, kicked off this weekend and is scheduled to
continue through Dec. 26.
The popular free event draws large crowds and this year will be no
exception, said event organizers. Last year about 300,000 area residents
enjoyed the night lights.
As people enjoyed the lights from the comfort of their vehicles,
others braved chilly temperatures and walked throughthe one-mile stretch
of Crystal Springs Drive.
The spectacular lighted event included a drive though a lighted
tunnel, lighted representations of downtown Los Angeles, Staples Center
and the Hollywood sign.
IF YOU GO:
WHAT: Light Festival
WHEN: 5-10 p.m. through Dec. 26
WHERE: Crystal Springs Drive in Griffith Park, near the Los Angeles
Zoo.
ADMISSION: Free
INFO: The lighted one-mile display may be enjoyed from the comfort of
a vehicle. Parking for those interested in walking the Light Festival is
available at the Los Angeles Zoo. For more information, call (323)
913-4688, ext. 8.
