'World's Largest Reindeer' Glows At Lights Display In Naperville

NAPERVILLE, IL —A 40-foot reindeer, billed as the largest in the world, glows brightly over Naperville's newest holiday lights display, Reindeer Road. The drive-thru attraction opened Friday on the campus of Highpoint Church, 1805 High Point Dr.

The brainchild of Rich Janor, a local business owner, and Matt Baker of Brookdale Lighting, Reindeer Road features twinkling light sculptures that depict ornaments, snowflakes, snowmen and other festive scenes. The pièce de résistance is the giant reindeer — visible from I-88— that is bathed in green lights and has a signature glowing red nose.

"We decided to go BIG ... really big," Janor, president of Reindeer Events, said of the attraction in a news release.

Janor added, "We expect the popularity of Christmas light displays to continue to soar this year, and we hope our one-of-a-kind attraction will bring joy to countless kids and families during the holiday season."

It takes about five minutes to drive through Reindeer Road and take in all the illuminated decor. In addition to dazzling lights, Reindeer Road offers free candy canes and hot chocolate (while supplies last). Kids can also drop off letters to Santa Claus at a mailbox that will be located onsite.

On Dec. 10 and Dec. 13, visitors can shop at Reindeer Road's Santa's Vendor Village to pick up unique gifts and other holiday goodies. A limited supply of souvenir hats and LED bulb necklaces will also be on hand for guests to buy, with proceeds benefiting The Alive Center and KidsMatter.

Reindeer Road is open Wednesdays through Sundays through Dec. 19, with the first car admitted at 6:30 p.m. and the last car admitted at 9:30 p.m. The attraction will also be open Monday, Dec. 20 through Thursday, Dec. 23. Christmas and Christmas Eve hours are pending.

Admission is $10 per car.