Dec. 6, 2025, 11:18 p.m. ET
The trees are seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
The trees are seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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The reindeer are seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
The reindeer are seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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The Mekulski Family takes a selfie during their visit to the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
The Mekulski Family takes a selfie during their visit to the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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A close-up of the light display is seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
A close-up of the light display is seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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A gift bow is seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
A gift bow is seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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Live music entertains visitors during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
Live music entertains visitors during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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Santa Claus Chris Sobocinski is ready for private photo sessions with visitors at the annual Festival of Lights holiday at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can also enjoy the free light display, holiday market, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
Santa Claus Chris Sobocinski is ready for private photo sessions with visitors at the annual Festival of Lights holiday at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can also enjoy the free light display, holiday market, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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Live music entertains visitors during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
Live music entertains visitors during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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Santa Claus Chris Sobocinski is ready for private photo sessions with visitors at the annual Festival of Lights holiday at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can also enjoy the free light display, holiday market, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
Santa Claus Chris Sobocinski is ready for private photo sessions with visitors at the annual Festival of Lights holiday at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can also enjoy the free light display, holiday market, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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Live music entertains visitors during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
Live music entertains visitors during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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Mrs. Claus Molly Church is ready for private photo sessions with visitors at the annual Festival of Lights holiday at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can also enjoy the free light display, holiday market, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
Mrs. Claus Molly Church is ready for private photo sessions with visitors at the annual Festival of Lights holiday at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can also enjoy the free light display, holiday market, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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The gift boxes are seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
The gift boxes are seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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The trees are seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
The trees are seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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Snoopy dressed in holiday cheer is seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
Snoopy dressed in holiday cheer is seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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The trees are seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
The trees are seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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A snowman is seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
A snowman is seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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The trees are seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
The trees are seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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A family visits the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
A family visits the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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The trees are seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
The trees are seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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A penguin is seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
A penguin is seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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From left, Dan Bates, Bridget Bates, Scott Stapleford and Leslie Stapleford pose for a photo during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
From left, Dan Bates, Bridget Bates, Scott Stapleford and Leslie Stapleford pose for a photo during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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A close-up of a decoration is seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
A close-up of a decoration is seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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A close-up of the light display is seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
A close-up of the light display is seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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The deer are seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
The deer are seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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A close-up of the star on a tree is seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.
A close-up of the star on a tree is seen during the annual Festival of Lights holiday display at Delaware Park Casino in Wilmington on Dec. 6, 2025. Open every Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 20, visitors can enjoy the free light display, holiday market, private photo sessions with Santa, and a heated outdoor party tent with cozy seating to warm visitors up, with live entertainment.

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