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Event Benefits

The holiday Festival of Lights is a community event with many long-term positive benefits which include:

v   Revenue generated through the event will be used for the continued development of Storybook Land and the Land of Oz.  In 2006, nearly $20,000 was raised for park improvements.

v   Providing for an exciting winter event for Aberdeen which attracts visitors from throughout the region resulting in a positive economic impact for our community.

v   Providing for a winter tourism activity which the Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitor Bureau can use to promote Aberdeen and attract visitors during the holiday shopping season.

v   Encourage individuals, businesses, service organizations, foundations and others to work together to promote Aberdeen which enhances the image of the community in the eyes of residents and visitors to the community.