The United Way has set a goal of raising $200,000 to distribute to nonprofits in the community. And the President and CEO of the United Way of Abilene, Cathy Ashby says nice weather helped the season get off to a strong start on Friday, “Last Thanksgiving and Christmas were very cold and so far it's been mild so today was a wonderful first day, record set of tickets. And you don’t always know because when they buy the tickets they’re good for any day, but we sold a lot of tickets today!”
The paved trails take visitors past three million lights, and Ashby says additions this year include a new light tunnel, singing reindeer, and a 60 foot tall snowman. Guests can purchase s’mores kits to make at fire pits as well as hot drinks, tacos, bar-b-cue, and chicken from food trucks.
32 nonprofits, six student organizations, four government entities, and nine other businesses are volunteering their time to make this year’s event a success.
KACU is joining the more than 900 volunteers at Winter Lightfest each weekend, so say “hello” if you see our folks in their red KACU t-shirts.