01/03/2025
DID YOU KNOW - edition:
~ Volunteers work year-round planning the show, including special events, i.e. Walk-It Nights, Hayride + Petting Zoo, etc. (+ coordinate with others on the 5k & Santa's Special Night)
~ Volunteers update &/or make displays during the year (usually happens off-site)
~ Set-up includes volunteers placing, wiring/prepping the displays, securing & organizing gingerbread creations, decorating the Ice Castle & Gingerbread House, stringing lights in the park, coordinating with Santa & Mrs. Claus, securing supplies for Wish Tree, Giving Tree, reindeer food, letters to Santa, etc., + scheduling concessions & other volunteers
~ Set-up can 4-5 weeks, depending on weather & the number of elves volunteering
~ Volunteers staff the event the full 6 weeks of the show, including Gate, concessions, activities, Ice Castle & Gingerbread House, displays (day & night)
~ The Harvey S. Firestone Recreational Park and Columbiana Cemetery staff are instrumental partners in the annual tradition
~ Tear-down begins 1-2 days after closing night & can take weeks, depending on weather
Yes, that's Chief Elf Larry + a small crew in the snowy landscape today taking down more displays.
THANK YOU to our volunteers, sponsors & community for making magic this season!
