WRAL Nights of Lights Coverage

WRAL Nights of Lights to reopen for Christmas Eve finale

WRAL Nights of Lights plans to reopen on Christmas Eve 2022 after closing Friday night due to storm damage.

WRAL Nights of Lights is open every night until Christmas Eve 2022

The final night will be Christmas Eve 2022. Lots of kids are out of school next week, it's a good time to go if you haven't already.

WRAL's 2022 Nights of Lights continues in Raleigh

The holidays have arrived with tons of local parades and Christmas tree lightings happening across the Triangle, and of course, we can't forget WRAL'S Nights of Lights!

WRAL's 2022 Nights of Lights introduces new holiday outpost

New elements this year include additional large-scale light displays, in-person activations like a personal igloo rental or holiday outpost experience, multiple bike-only nights and a 5K Nights of Lights run/walk.

WRAL's 2022 Nights of Lights opens to public to bring out holiday spirit

WRAL Nights of Lights is back and the dazzling light show made everyone bright and merry on Friday on Friday night.

WRAL's 2022 Nights of Lights returns

New elements this year include additional large-scale light displays, in-person activations like a personal igloo rental or holiday outpost experience, multiple bike-only nights and a 5K Nights of Lights run/walk.

WRAL Nights of Lights returns to Dix Park in Raleigh

New elements included additional large-scale light displays, in-person activations like a personal igloo rental or holiday outpost experience, multiple bike-only nights and a 5K Nights of Lights run/walk.

1500 runners came out for this year's Night of Lights 5K run

About 1500 runners took part in the Nights of Lights 5K run at Dorothea Dix Park Saturday evening.

Nights of Lights 2022 returned to Raleigh with new experiences

In 2022, WRAL Nights of Lights came back with new experiences and displays.

Sneak peek: WRAL Nights of Lights is taller than ever

WRAL Nights of Lights returns Nov. 19-Dec. 24, 2022, taller than ever, with a 30-ft dinosaur and a 25-ft gingerbread house! Here's a sneak peek at the setup.

WRAL Nights of Lights

Brighten your holiday season with WRAL Nights of Lights Drive-Thru Light Show at Dorothea Dix Park, brought to you by WRAL/Capitol Broadcasting Company in partnership with the City of Raleigh.

The 2022 WRAL Nights of Lights returns to Dix Park in Raleigh.

New elements included additional large-scale light displays, in-person activations like a personal igloo rental or holiday outpost experience, multiple bike-only nights and a 5K Nights of Lights run/walk.

Santa helps deliver money raised by WRAL Nights of Lights to food bank, Dix Park

Profits from WRAL Nights of Lights will help put food on tables and for long-term improvements to Raleigh's Dix Park.

WRAL's Nights of Lights prepares for Christmas week rush

Christmas Eve was the last opportunity to experience WRAL Nights of Lights, a 1.3 mile drive-thru event that transforms Dix Park in a way you've never seen before.

Final Nights of Lights: Covid-safe holiday celebration at Dix Park runs through Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve is the last opportunity to experience WRAL Nights of Lights, a 1.3 mile drive-thru event that transforms Dix Park in a way you've never seen before.

Taming my inner Griswold

I have a secret. Deep down I want to decorate my house like Clark Griswold from "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation." I want my house to glow and be a winter wonderland.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

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.

Lexis Nexis employees donate toys for Coats for the Children campaign

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.

More lights, shorter lines bring smiles at first weekend of WRAL Nights of Lights

This year's event features MORE LIGHTS, MORE NIGHTS, and FEWER CARS Saturday, November 20 to Friday, December 24. Illuminated trees, festive light displays, and local art installations will delight visitors of all ages along the 1.3-mile route through Dix Park.

At UNC Rex, 'drum prophet' transports patients through song

On Friday night, a special health care hero and his family got a holiday preview - an exclusive ride through WRAL Nights of Lights.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Bicyclists hit the roads for WRAL's Nights of Lights Bike Night

Riders bicycled 2.6 miles at Dorothea Dix Park. Many people had their bikes decked out with holiday lights as they rode through the dazzling light show throughout the park.

WRAL Nights of Lights hosts 5K through Dix Park

Runners zipped through the holiday displays at Dorothea Dix Park on Saturday night after the Raleigh Christmas Parade.

Runners line up for Nights of Lights 5K race

Before the adults took off, there was a smaller 400 meter race for kids. Everyone who participated got a nights of lights 5K medal.

After the parade: Tree lighting, carriage rides, lanterns

There are plenty of holiday-themed happenings in downtown Raleigh you can take part in on Nov. 20 after the parade has ended.

Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer

Raleigh glass blower helps bring Nights of Lights to life

Artist and glass blower Nate Sheaffer is most at home when he's creating.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor