tips on attending rotary lights in la crosse wisconsin
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 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. If you are looking for something more substantial there are 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.
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 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. If you are looking for something more substantial there are 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.
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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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