Holiday Sparkling Lights Returning To Newport Mansions

NEWPORT, RI — Looking for some holiday cheer before Thanksgiving? Newport has you covered with the third annual "Sparkling Lights at the Breakers."

The annual holiday lights at the Newport mansions opens Nov. 19. And for the first time, visitors can stroll in a complete loop around the property, enjoying a half-mile-long path glittering with hundreds of thousands of holiday lights while music fills the air.

Highlights include a 50-foot-long tunnel of lights and illuminated snowmen and reindeer. Guests can also stop by the Van deer bilt selfie station, or pause to watch the tree of lights change colors above the illuminated façade of the mansion.

Also, new this year, five fire pits will light the way and help visitors stay warm. The back terrace will have warming stations and adult beverages will be available for sale. Holiday sweets and treats will be available for purchase, including s’mores kits to cook over the fire pit. The Breakers Welcome Center will also have snacks and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase.

"Sparkling Lights at the Breakers is now in its third year, and this season it will be more spectacular than ever," said Trudy Coxe, the executive director of the Preservation Society of Newport County, which owns The Breakers and 10 other historic properties. "It’s a great way to share holiday cheer with family and friends."

"Sparkling Lights at The Breakers" will 4:30-6:30 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, from Nov.10-Dec. 23, and every evening from Dec. 26-Jan. 1, with the same hours. Tickets are for a specific date and time and include admission to the interior tour of the Breakers. There will be no “Sparkling Lights at the Breakers” on Nov. 24, Dec 17, Dec. 24 or Dec. 25.