Festival Of Lights, Holiday Village Opens Friday In Delaware County

MEDIA, PA — The Delaware County Festival of Lights is returning Friday, along with the new Delco Holiday Village's debut.

At 5 p.m. Friday in Rose Tree Park, the Festival of Lights will open for the season.

Santa Claus and the Springton Lake Select Choir will join Council, the Delaware County Department of Parks and Recreation, and hundreds of residents to celebrate the opening of the festival.

The Festival of Lights will run from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. through Jan. 1, 2023.

Following the opening ceremony, the second annual Delco Holiday Village will be open for business.

Residents are invited to shop and support local merchants at Rose Tree Park this holiday season.

Local vendors and food trucks will participate in the Holiday Village on Friday, Saturday, Dec. 9, Dec. 10, Dec. 16, and Dec. 17.

Each night will feature different vendors and food, so residents are encouraged to visit the Holiday Village multiple times this season.

The Holiday Village's website here features updates on weather and scheduling.

"The Festival of Lights has been a treasured Delco tradition for more than four decades for residents across the County and we are thrilled to be holding the second annual Holiday Village this year as well," said Delaware County Council Vice Chair Elaine Paul Schaefer. "Rose Tree Park is the perfect place to get into the holiday spirit and enjoy the beautiful displays, shop local, and enjoy some local cuisine."

The Delaware County Council commended Delaware County Parks and Rec Director Marc Manfre and his team who work for weeks to set up the beautiful display and Delaware County Commerce Center Director Laura Goodrich Cairns and Delaware County Chamber of Commerce President Trish McFarland for spearheading the Delco Holiday Village.