(BENTON, KY, NOVEMBER 9, 2020) The Marshall County Parks Department is excited to announce the 2020 Christmas in the Park Light Show brought to you by Jackson Purchase Energy Corporation and the Marshall County Parks Department.
The annual light show which is held at Mike Miller Park in Draffenville, Ky will once again kick off on Friday, November 27th and run through Wednesday, December 30th with the exception of Christmas Eve and Christmas Day when the park will be closed. The light show begins at dusk each night around 5:00 PM and closes at 10:00 PM. This event is free to the public to attend, however, monetary and/or canned good donations are appreciated and will benefit local non profit organizations.
Nine local nonprofits applied and were accepted to be a part of this year’s light show. 100% of the monetary donations collected will be divided evenly between these groups. These nonprofits are: H.O.P.E. Clinic, Marshall County Rescue Squad, Marshall County Special Olympics, Marshall County Caring Needline, Marshall County Veterans Support Group, Marcella’s Kitchen, Marshall County Exceptional Center, VFW Post 1084 & Auxiliary, and Cub Scout Pack 2484 & Troop 2484.
All canned good donations will be split evenly between Needline and Marcella’s Kitchen. Monetary donations may be made by cash or credit card as visitors drive through the park.
Back for a second year, Santa’s Mailbox will be appearing once again for children of all ages to mail their letters to Santa. The magical red mail box is a straight shot to the North Pole so Santa will be sure to receive letters before Christmas. The mailbox is available to the public any time during normal park hours.
The Spot the Grinch Challenge was a wildly successful addition to the 2019 festivities and this, now award winning, program will return for 2020 as well. Be on the lookout for the Grinch as you drive through Mike Miller Park each night during the Light Show, you just might see him out and about! If you spot him, take a picture and post to Facebook using #TheGrinchatMikeMiller to be entered to win prizes that will be drawn each Friday on the Mike Miller Park Facebook page. Children may even get to catch a peek of the Grinch at school and around town in the coming weeks as well.