The Atlanta Botanical Garden is on the bandwagon of Georgia holiday light shows with Garden Lights, Holiday Nights. Not a typical light show, this enchanting intown experience is the largest light show in the country to showcase not only the beauty of a landscape but also nearly 1 million energy-efficient lights.
The show, set for November 19-January 7, will feature "green technology lighting" - LED lights, or special light-emitting diodes. LED lights consume up to 80% less electricity than incandescent lights and have a life span more than double that of such traditional lights – five years or more. To further increase energy efficiency, new timing controls allow the Garden to minimize the number of hours the lights are on, providing a large-scale show with small-scale power consumption.
To ignite this winter wonderland, energy produced from renewable resources will be added to the power grid in an amount equal to what the show consumes. Georgia Power’s green energy sources include solar power and biomass, such as landfill gas. “We are thrilled to continue our green practices this holiday season with Garden Lights, Holiday Nights,” said Mary Pat Matheson, the Garden’s executive director. “Implementing an energy-efficient plan will maximize our opportunity to showcase – and serve – our environment among a host of lights and colors for a magnificent experience.”
Open nightly (except for December 24 and 31) from 5-10pm.
10Tickets are $18.95 for adults and $12.95 for children 3-12. Discounted tickets for Garden members are $14.95 for adults and $9.95 for children 3-12.
The Garden is located at 1345 Piedmont Ave. NE in Midtown, between 14th Street and Monroe Drive. For information, visit www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org or phone 404-876-5859.
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