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Hastings Fiesta of Lights 2013 Lighting up Hawke’s Bay

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Friday 13th December 2013

Hastings Fiesta of Lights 2013

Lighting up Hawke’s Bay

•       The 14th Fiesta of Lights offers a warm and welcoming place for people of all ages to enjoy twinkling lights and 40 unique displays along a kilometre long trail over 22 nights during the Christmas holiday period.
 
•       Cinderella’s coach, Jack and the beanstalk and 100,000 fairylights have been added this year to keep the display looking fresh for return visitors and an exciting experience for new audiences.
 
•       For a second year the spectacular Unison Christmas tree transforms into playful images synchronized precisely to music.
 
•       Old favorites return including the time tunnel, running man, hopping frogs, jumping deer, swinging kiwis, a fiery sea monster and an eye catching 30m wide nativity scene.
 
•       Entry is from Karamu Road and the cost is $4 person. Under 3 free. New Year’s Eve is $5. Children under 3 are free. Eftpos available.
 
•       Gates open at 9:00pm to 11pm nightly 14th December to 4thJanuary including Christmas and New Year’s Day. No alcohol, glass or pets in the grounds. Dress comfortably and wear walking shoes.

New Year’s Eve Celebration – 8.00pm to 11pm 31 December

•       On New Year’s Eve Fiesta of Lights hosts an alcohol free family celebration to welcome the New Year with arts, ritual, entertainment and fireworks for kiddies at 9.45pm. Entertainment includes international street performer Fraser Hooper, classic hits band Pulse and a spectacular fireworks display to music.  The family event closes at 11pm. $5 entry. Under 3 free. Entry from Karamu Rd and Kenilworth Road.
 
•       Fiesta of Lights is managed by the Public Dreams Trust, a charitable non profit organisation with a mandate to build community pride through the arts.  The organisation assists the Hastings Blossom Festival Parade and NBL Hawks home game entertainment.
 
•       The event is supported by 100 volunteers and grants from Hastings District Council, NZ Lotteries, Eastern & Central Community Trust, Creative Communities, Unison, First Light Foundation and 89.5 Classic Hits.
 
•       Money raised is used to purchase new light displays and pay for ground rental.

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