Lexis Nexis employees donate toys, coats for children at WRAL Nights of Lights

On Monday, WRAL Nights of Lights at Dorothea Dix Park was closed for a private event with Lexis Nexis, who made their event extra special.

The employees of Lexis Nexis helped support WRAL's 33rd annual Coats for the Children campaign by donating new toys as they began the light route.

Coats for the Children helps collect coats and new toys for the Salvation Army throughout the holiday season.

The 2021 Nights of Lights returns with more nights, more lights and reduced traffic​

Over 176,000 coats and over $2 million have been raised since WRAL began the campaign in 1989.

WRAL Nights of Lights runs until Dec. 24. Towering oaks, rollings hills and open fields serve as the backdrop for a dazzling light show through 1.3 mile route at Dorothea Dix.