Symphony of Lights Festivities | Howard County GeneralHospital

Symphony of Lights is a spectacular display of 70 larger-than-life, animated and stationary lightcreations. It is a treasured community tradition and a "must-see" during the holiday season. Enjoythe Symphony of Lights and all of the festivities!

The Symphony of Lights is the largest annual fundraising event benefitting Howard County GeneralHospital, the only hospital in Howard County. Thank you for your support!

This Year's FestivitiesDazzle Dash Weekend

Saturday, November 15 / 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Runners only

Sunday, November 16 / 4:00 - 7:30 p.m. - Walkers only

A fun filled kick-off community event to celebrate the opening of the 21st Annual Symphony ofLights. Friends and families gather to walk or run 1.4 miles through the magical outdoor display oflights. Come and experience the excitement as the holiday season begins. Enjoy games and activitiesfor children of all ages, healthy food, entertainment and giveaways. Click here for details.

Drive Through the Lights

Monday, November 17, 2014 - Sunday, January 4, 2015

Open 6 days a week, Wednesdays-Mondays, 6:00-10:00 p.m., including holidays.

CLOSED to drive-through traffic on Tuesdays.

CLOSED December 31st for the Midnight at 7 event.

Cars, vans and buses can take a 20-30 minute drive-through the Symphony of Lights. Enjoy abeautiful display of holiday light creations, illuminated by a fantasy of color, design, and animation.Delightful for all ages! Click here for details.

Group Walk Through the Lights

Tuesdays, November 18 - December 30

Perfect for work groups, scout groups, school groups and more! Experience the Symphony of Lightsin a group setting by taking a 1.4 mile stroll through the light displays and make this your group'sholiday tradition. *Registration Required!* Pets are not permitted. Click here for details.

Military Appreciation Nights

Monday, December 1 and Monday, December 8, 2014

Bring your valid military ID (CAC cards will be accepted) and receive $10 off the cost of drive-through admission. Not valid with any other discounts.

Bike the Lights *Postponed*

Tuesday, December 2, 2014

New date: Monday, December 15

Experience the Symphony of Lights on two wheels! Bikers of all ages and abilities are welcome.Family and friends may walk with the bikers. Click here for details.

Twinkling Tots

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Families can celebrate the season with a leisurely LED Outfitters 1.4 mile stroll through the dazzlinglight displays. Children in strollers and wagons are welcome. Click here for details.

Tail Lights

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Back by popular demand! Treat your dog to a walk through the 1.4 mile Symphony of Lights. Prizeswill be awarded for the "best dressed" pets! Click here for details.

Midnight at 7

Wednesday, December 31, 2014 / 5:00-8:00 p.m.

See Howard County dazzle with a New Year's Eve fireworks display! Celebrate with your family andfriends. Walk through the Symphony of Lights, enjoy the toasty bonfire, food for purchase, music,party favors and more! Click here for details.

Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested in volunteering for Dazzle Dash or Midnight at 7, please call the HowardHospital Foundation at 410-740-7666.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship of the Symphony of Lights offers your business direct exposure to more than 150,000attendees. Additionally, because all proceeds benefit Howard County General Hospital, sponsoringthe Symphony of Lights demonstrates your commitment to community and philanthropy.

Interested in sponsoring? Please contact Emily Shreve at 410-720-8706 or eshreve@jhmi.edu.

Directions to Symphony of Lights at Symphony Woods, Columbia, MD:

From I-95, take Rt. 32 West (Exit 38-B) toward Columbia; exit at Rt. 29 North (Columbia TownCenter); proceed to Exit 18-B (Broken Land Parkway) and follow signs to Merriweather Post Pavilionentrance on the right.Mapping your route? Symphony of Lights is located at the intersection ofBroken Land Parkway and Hickory Ridge Road, Columbia, MD 21044.

Parking for Dazzle Dash and Midnight at 7:

Follow driving directions above, continue 2/10 of a mile past Merriweather Post Pavilion entrance onBroken Land Parkway to the Corporate 70 Building; parking lot located at the intersection of BrokenLand Parkway and Little Patuxent Parkway; or the Mall in Columbia parking lot, located directlybehind the Corporate 70 Building.

Parking for Walk Throughs, Bike the Lights, Twinkling Tots, and Tail Lights:

Follow driving directions above, use the entrance for Merriweather Post Pavilion on the right. Followthe signs to onsite parking. The registration/check-in tables will be located at the entrance of thecourse.

ContactPlease call 410-740-7666 for more information.

All proceeds benefit Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Thank you to our 2014 Symphony of Lights Sponsors:

Symphony of Lights Presenting Sponsor

Dazzle Dash Presenting Sponsor

Bike the Lights Presenting Sponsor

Twinkling Tots Presenting Sponsor

Dazzling Sponsors

Fireworks Sponsor

Sparkling Sponsors

Glowing Sponsors

Twinkling Sponsors

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