FAQ
When to attend? We are open every night from the day after Thanksgiving through New Year's Eve. Hours are 5pm-10pm except Christmas Day/Eve which is 5pm-9pm and New Year's Eve which is 5pm-1am. Our busiest nights are Friday, Saturday and Sunday. On these nights there is usually a line for traffic. Check out the Maps & Directions page for the route of the line. If you would like to avoid the line, Monday-Thursday evenings there is usually a minimal line. We would encourage you to check out the schedule to see when special events take place throughout the season.
Can we drive or walk through? Both. Traffic is blocked off shortly after 4pm, when the display opens at 5pm, vehicle traffic is allowed to drive through. You are welcome to walk through the park at any time, but we do not officially open until 5pm.
Where to park? There is street parking available near Riverside Park and several parking ramps within walking distance. If there is no line for traffic there is a parking lot on the north end of the park. However, when there is a long line it would be easier to find parking elsewhere.
Are dogs/pets allowed? Yes, as long as they are on a leash. Just keep in mind that on weekends the park will be busy.
Is there food available? We do have hot chocolate, other hot drinks and cookies available for sale in the park in the gingerbread house. The Chili Revolution is also in the park near the eagle statue with chili and mac & cheese. There are also numerous restaurants downtown within walking distance of the park.
Is the display handicapped accessible? The display is in a public park with sidewalks throughout. There are ramps at all sidewalk intersections. The warming shelters do have a wood chip path up to them with a small step up at the doors which would probably require assistance to navigate in a wheelchair. The Santa House has metal grate ramps at the entrance and exit and no steps. We do not have any official parking. All parking is street parking or parking ramps. You are also welcome to drive through the display.
How does my organization get a tree to decorate in the park?
The Festival of Trees section of the park displays trees that represent each of the organizations that have provided the 'people power' to help make Rotary Lights possible this year. Unfortunately, we are only able to offer trees to those nonprofit organizations that accept an assignment to volunteer. To be considered as a volunteer organization, please click on our Volunteer Tab and complete an application. Registration closes every year on September 15. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Rotary Lights! A limited number of trees are also available to our sponsors that give $1,000+. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor please visit our Become a Sponsor page.
Where do you get your displays?
A large majority of our displays are handcrafted by our talented volunteers in house! Made in the the USA, Made is Wisconsin, Made in La Crosse. We are lucky to have people that share a variety of talents with us, including designing, bending, welding, rope lighting and programming all of our displays. Some of our displays are recycled from other uses, our volunteers bring them back to life with new lights and repair. If you have any of these talents and are looking to help, click on the volunteer tab and fill out the volunteer as an individual form, be sure to mention you skills.
Can we drive or walk through? Both. Traffic is blocked off shortly after 4pm, when the display opens at 5pm, vehicle traffic is allowed to drive through. You are welcome to walk through the park at any time, but we do not officially open until 5pm.
Where to park? There is street parking available near Riverside Park and several parking ramps within walking distance. If there is no line for traffic there is a parking lot on the north end of the park. However, when there is a long line it would be easier to find parking elsewhere.
Are dogs/pets allowed? Yes, as long as they are on a leash. Just keep in mind that on weekends the park will be busy.
Is there food available? We do have hot chocolate, other hot drinks and cookies available for sale in the park in the gingerbread house. The Chili Revolution is also in the park near the eagle statue with chili and mac & cheese. There are also numerous restaurants downtown within walking distance of the park.
Is the display handicapped accessible? The display is in a public park with sidewalks throughout. There are ramps at all sidewalk intersections. The warming shelters do have a wood chip path up to them with a small step up at the doors which would probably require assistance to navigate in a wheelchair. The Santa House has metal grate ramps at the entrance and exit and no steps. We do not have any official parking. All parking is street parking or parking ramps. You are also welcome to drive through the display.
How does my organization get a tree to decorate in the park?
The Festival of Trees section of the park displays trees that represent each of the organizations that have provided the 'people power' to help make Rotary Lights possible this year. Unfortunately, we are only able to offer trees to those nonprofit organizations that accept an assignment to volunteer. To be considered as a volunteer organization, please click on our Volunteer Tab and complete an application. Registration closes every year on September 15. Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Rotary Lights! A limited number of trees are also available to our sponsors that give $1,000+. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor please visit our Become a Sponsor page.
Where do you get your displays?
A large majority of our displays are handcrafted by our talented volunteers in house! Made in the the USA, Made is Wisconsin, Made in La Crosse. We are lucky to have people that share a variety of talents with us, including designing, bending, welding, rope lighting and programming all of our displays. Some of our displays are recycled from other uses, our volunteers bring them back to life with new lights and repair. If you have any of these talents and are looking to help, click on the volunteer tab and fill out the volunteer as an individual form, be sure to mention you skills.
Hotel Accommodations
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An award winning hotel located along the Mississippi River.
169 luxurious rooms, elegant dining, professional meeting and convention services. Features the “Three Rivers Lodge” restaurant, indoor pool, whirlpool, fitness area, suites and airport shuttle service available. Plaza Level guests enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, cocktails and Hors D`oeuvres nightly. 200 Harborview Plaza - La Crosse, Wisconsin, 54601 Phone:608-784-6680 or 800 333-3333 Email: [email protected] Fax:608-782-6430 Additional Hotel Options |
Bus Tour Info
TOUR BUSES ARE WELCOME!
We ask that you make advance contact with us at 608-784-9993 and we will extend the following: ~ Allow entrance into the park upon arrival ~ Give you the option of having a Tour Guide ~ Provide informational materials Note** We do request that a $2 per person donation be made to Rotary Lights anytime a tour bus visits our display. |
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additional attractions IN LA CROSSE WISCONSINEach year La Crosse attracts more than 1,000,000 visitors, as people from across the globe are attracted to the natural beauty and recreational activities offered by the upper Mississippi River area.
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