The largest holiday-themed light show in the Northeast opens to the public for a 21st season tonight in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Bright Nights at Forest Park has more than 650,000 lights along a three-mile drive through the city’s largest park. It draws tens of thousands of visitors, including many tour groups.
Bright Nights is a collaboration of Spirit of Springfield, a private non-profit organization, and the city’s Department of Parks and Recreation.
WAMC’s Paul Tuthill spoke with Spirit of Springfield President Judy Matt.