鈥淰ancouver鈥檚 only drive-thru Christmas event鈥� is ready to roll this weekend.
The PNE鈥檚 WinterLights event is billed as a two-kilometre-long 鈥淢agical Journey to Santa鈥� that features lights, characters, live performers, food, Christmas carols, a 鈥淢erry & Bright Forest鈥� and other attractions, starting Saturday (Dec. 11) and continuing on select dates until Dec. 27.
鈥淲interLights adheres to all safety protocols developed in consultation with Vancouver Coastal Health,鈥� says a post on . 鈥淓veryone over the age of 2 must wear a facial covering or mask.鈥�
Tickets must be purchased for a specific date and time slot, , from 4 to 10 p.m. on select dates.
Admission is $25 for two people or less in a vehicle, after 9 p.m., as part of a 鈥淟ate Night Date Night鈥� deal. Admission is $39 for carloads of four or less, and $49 for carloads of five. Children up to 12 months are free and do not count towards carload total.
PNE president and CEO Shelley Frost announced WinterLights back on Nov. 6.
鈥淭hroughout 2020 the PNE has succeeded in producing first class, family-friendly experiences that allow people throughout the region to celebrate in a safe way,鈥� Frost said in a news release. 鈥淧NE WinterLights continues this series, this time bringing Santa and holiday cheer to the lower mainland.鈥�
Meantime, there will be no public skating at Vancouver鈥檚 Robson Square this holiday season.
鈥淯nfortunately, we are unable to open the Robson Square ice rink to the public at this time,鈥� Lisa Beare, Minister of Citizens鈥� Services, said in a news release on Tuesday (Dec. 8).
鈥淭his decision has been made as a result of the global COVID-19 pandemic and the orders and direction of the provincial health officer to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in B.C.
鈥淭he revised Provincial Gathering and Events Order states organized and structured events involving a group of participants are not permitted. This includes public ice skating at Robson Square. We will continue to assess the situation and closely follow the advice and guidance of the provincial health officer as it relates to the Robson Square ice rink.鈥�
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