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A sparkling season: Christmas light shows shine bright with holiday cheer

• Alyssa Johnson | Lincoln Journal Star
• Nov 29, 2024
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With the turkey leftovers packed away, Lincoln is ready to celebrate the Christmas season with exceptional light shows across the city.

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The new light fountain is pictured during a Zoo Lights sensory night on Monday at the Lincoln Children's Zoo.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Colored lights twinkle as guests move through the Lincoln Children's Zoo during a sensory night for the annual Zoo Lights on Monday.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Preston, Meagan, Jeff and Sawyer Mohr take in the lighted trees during a Zoo Lights sensory night on Monday at the Lincoln Children's Zoo.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Christmas light decorations dot the the path of the Nebraska Christmas Lights Show on Wednesday at Star City Shores.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Christmas light decorations dot the the path of the Nebraska Christmas Lights Show on Wednesday at Star City Shores.

KENNETH FERRIERA, Journal Star

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Christmas-light cornstalks and farm animals light the road in 2023 during the Magical Lights of Lincoln show at the Sandhills Global Event Center.

Journal Star file photo

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The decorated home of Phillip Wagoner in 2021, who has created a popular map of Christmas lights displays in Lincoln.

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