Sheboygan, Wisconsin – November 23, 2022 – Making Spirits Bright returns to Evergreen Park on November 25., for the 11th year! The popular holiday light show will be open every night from 5-9 p.m. through Dec. 31, with the exception of Dec. 24. There will also be indoor activities at the Sheboygan Jaycees Quarryview Center on Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 23, including visits with Santa, wreath raffles, musical entertainment, and concessions. Trolley rides through the park will take place from 5:15-8:15 p.m on Friday and Saturday nights as well.
Making Spirits Bright is made possible through the hard work of 1,700 volunteers who work year-round to make the light show happen. The June 2022 storm that ripped through our area had straight line winds measuring near 100 mph resulting in a hard-hit north side of Sheboygan with downed trees and other damage. With the assistance of Lake Park Electric, and our dedicated production volunteers, we have been able to retain the integrity of the event. A skilled production crew does everything from designing and building displays to making repairs and configuring the complex electrical layout in the park.
Making Spirits Bright is one of Sheboygan County’s most attended events attracting people from across Wisconsin and even neighboring states.. Last year, 25,217 car loads of spectators came to enjoy the show. With an estimate of three people per car on average, that’s a total of 75,000 spectators, 50% more than the entire population of Sheboygan. The award-winning event is listed as one of the state’s top five light shows according to Travel Wisconsin, and is listed on the itinerary of several major motorcoach tours, including Circle Wisconsin.
Making Spirits Bright was initiated in 2012 by the Sheboygan County Rotary Clubs to provide a quality, exciting, family event and to collect much needed pantry items. To accomplish that goal, Making Spir
its Bright partners annually with the Sheboygan County Food Bank (Food Bank). While there is no charge for admission, guests are encouraged to bring donations of food and hygiene items to the event. Cash donations are also welcomed, as the money helps cover the operating costs of Making Spirits Bright and provides additional assistance to the Food Bank. Over 3,500 households are served by the Food Bank and its partners each year. In addition to the dedicated pantry partners, a variety of smaller non-profit service organizations also benefit from donations such as Bridgeway & Beyond, Safe Harbor of Sheboygan, and Nourish Farms.
For more information about Making Spirits, visit https://makingspiritsbright.com/.