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Magic Christmas in Lights

November 25 - December 31, 2011

Closed December 25th

 

The holiday tradition continues as Bellingrath Gardens and Home celebrates Magic Christmas in Lights.  Stroll through over 3 million sparkling lights and over 950 displays throughout the 65 acre Garden estate.  The Bellingrath Home is decorated in its holiday finery and poinsettias encompass the Gardens.  Nightly choral performances are held on the South Terrace of the Bellingrath Home.   

          2011 Choral Schedule

          Music Between the Waves Schedule - supported by a grant from BP

 

A fun family event for everyone, guests can also have their photographs taken with Santa and find the perfect holiday gift can be found for that someone special in Bellingrath's magnificently stocked Gift Shop. 

 

v Ticket Information

ONLINE: Tickets are now available online for purchase. Guests may purchase tickets daily through December 31st. Even though you must select an individual date to purchase tickets, all online tickets are valid on any night during Magic Christmas in Lights through December 31, 2011. Guests with pre-purchased online tickets do not have to wait in line for admission. They may enter the Gardens through the special Will Call Station.  

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REGIONS BANKS: Advance tickets are available at participating Regions Banks. Regions tickets will be on sale from November 15 through December 31, 2011. All pre-purchased Magic Christmas in Lights tickets are valid through December 31, 2011 at 9:00PM.  Guests with pre-purchased Regions Bank tickets do not need to wait in line. They may enter through the special Will Call Station.

              Participating Regions Banks

URBAN EMPORIUM: Tickets are available during regular hours of operation in downtown Mobile at the Urban Emporium.  260 Dauphin Street / 251.690.4949

BELLINGRATH: Tickets are also available at the door during regular hours of operation.

Admission Prices

     Magic Christmas in Lights Only

          Adults (13 and older): $12.00

          Children (Ages 5-12): $6.50 

          Children Under 5: Free

   Magic Christmas in Lights and Bellingrath Home Tour

        Adults (13 and Older): $20.00

        Children (Ages 5-12): $12.00

        Children 4 and under: Free

v Operating Hours

Magic Christmas in Lights is open daily through December 31, 2011 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. and closed December 25th.   Tours of the Bellingrath Home are every hour and half hour until 8 p.m.

v Magic Christmas in Lights Production

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v Driving Directions

From Interstate 10, take exit 15A (Hwy 90 West/Theodore exit).  Travel approximately 2 miles and turn left at the Bellingrath billboard onto Bellingrath Road.  Travel 6 miles south on Bellingrath Road and turn left into Bellingrath Gardens and Home.

               Directions and Regional Maps 

v Magnolia Cafe Menu

Supper is served nightly in the Magnolia Cafe from 4 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  Experience the entire spirit of the holiday season with hot chocolate or hot apple cider in hand as you walk through the glow of millions of twinkling lights.  Snacks are located adjacent to the Bellingrath Home.  

2011 MCIL Menu

Monday:  Shrimp Gumbo over Rice

                  French Bread with Garlic Butter, Green Salad, Choice of Lemon Cream Pie or Boston Cream Pie

Tuesday: Baked Ham with Jezabel Sauce

                Sweet Potatoes, Baby Butter Beans, Dinner Roll, Soup or Salad, Choice of Apple Crisp or Pecan Pie

Wednesday: Bake dTurkey with Cranberry Relish

                     Dressing & Gravy, Green Peas, Dinner Roll, Soup or Salad, Choice of Sweet Potato Pie or Pecan Pie

Thursday: Spaghetti

                  French Bread with Garlic Butter, Green Salad, Choice of Cheesecake or Boston Cream Pie

Friday: Fried Catfish

              Cheesy Garlic Grits, Cole Slaw, Hushpuppies, Soup or Salad, Choice of Chocolate Pie or Cheesecake 

Saturday: Fried Shrimp

                  Tater Tots, Cole Slaw, Hushpuppies, Soup or Salad, Choice of Key Lime Pie or Cheesecake

Sunday: Shrimp Gumbo over Rice

                French Bread with Garlic Butter, Green Salad, Choice of Lemon Cream Pie or Boston Cream Pie 

v Party Tent Information

Looking for the perfect venue for your next holiday event?  Look no further than the Party Tent at Magic Christmas in Lights!  Accommodating up to 160 guests, the Party Tent is perfect for corporate gatherings, birthday parties and other social functions! 

Rates and Reservation Information

v Additional Links: Upcoming Events

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