Light Up the Carousel

Let's Light Up the Carousel at Glen Echo Park with NBC4's own Tommy McFly! Our 105-year-old Dentzel carousel will be illuminated with a stunning display of twinkling lights to welcome the holiday season.

Gather at the Park with family & friends for a carousel lighting at 6pm! Enjoy a hot apple cider as we flip the light switch to kick off our Light Up the Holidays season of holiday events and end-of-year giving.

From 6pm - 8pm, take your own holiday photographs inside the carousel—it's the perfect photo-op for that holiday card family picture! With its warm lighting, vintage atmosphere, and menagerie of hand-painted animals, our 1921 Dentzel carousel is a sought-after spot for portraits. Now we're opening it up to YOU to take your own holiday picture. Winter and holiday props will be available to make your photos even more festive! Suggested donation of $25+.

Learn More: glenechopark.org/light-up-the-carousel