Veterans United announces final drive-thru holiday lights display, says traffic increase ‘no longer feasible’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Veterans United announced in a Tuesday press release that this year’s “Bright Lights/Holiday Nights” drive-thru display will be the event’s final installment.
The release says the increased traffic paired with new developments in the area make the annual event “no longer feasible for the lightshow to continue and still be good neighbors to those in the area.” The event first started in 2020.
“Company leaders emphasized that this transition reflects both logistical considerations — including nearby new housing and community facilities — and a natural evolution toward new opportunities for celebration and giving back,” the release says.
This year’s light display will run from Dec. 10-21 and residents can view the lights from 7-10 p.m. during weekdays and 5:30-10:30 p.m. on weekends.
The release says the Columbia Police Department will assist with traffic flow again. Vehicles can enter from the “eastern-most” entrance at Grindstone Boulevard and State Farm Parkway and exit at the west.
