7,885,000 HOLIDAY LIGHTS BRIGHTEN THE SKIES AT SPECTACULAR “TULALIP LIGHTS & ICE” – ONE OF THE LARGEST DISPLAYS IN THE NATION – STARTING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Much anticipated holiday tradition presented by Quil Ceda Village features outdoor skating rink, visits by Mr. & Mrs. Claus, The Grinch and Buddy the Elf, a holiday marketplace and dazzling light displays at Tulalip Resort Casino, Quil Ceda Creek Casino and Tulalip Bingo & Slots
TULALIP, Wash. (November 1, 2024) – The largest holiday lights display in Washington state, rivaling the largest anywhere in the nation, is back when “Tulalip Lights & Ice” returns with the full display starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, November 23. Topping last year’s display of more than 6 million lights, 7,885,000 holiday lights will brighten the night sky in seasonal displays adorning Tulalip Resort Casino (with 4.2 million lights alone), Quil Ceda Village, Tulalip Bingo & Slots and Quil Ceda Village Retail Center through Sunday, January 12, 2025.
Introduced in 2022, “Tulalip Lights & Ice” is located along Interstate 5 and accessible at westbound exits 200 or 202. The event is presented by Quil Ceda Village at Tulalip, WA. Viewing of all the lighting displays is free to the public through January 12, 2025.
When all you want is everything, in addition to the massive lights display there’s much more fun for those in the holiday spirit, including an outdoor skating rink, a vibrant holiday marketplace, visits by iconic holiday characters and more.
“Tulalip Ice” Outdoor Ice-Skating Rink
The holidays would not be complete without a trip to “Tulalip Ice,” a 40’x 80’ outdoor ice rink made of real ice at the Tulalip Amphitheatre surrounded by a display of more than 3.1 million lights. Presented by Blue Line Sports and Entertainment, the rink will be open to the public starting November 23, 2024, through January 12, 2025. Rink dates and hours include:
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Days |
Dates |
Times |
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Mon – Thu |
Nov 23 – Jan 12, unless specified below |
4 – 9 p.m. |
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Fri |
4 – 10:30 p.m. |
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Sat |
12 – 10:30 p.m. |
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Sun |
12 – 9 p.m. |
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Thanksgiving Day |
Thu, Nov 28 |
4 – 10 p.m. |
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Winter Break -Daily |
Fri, Dec 20 – Wed, Jan 1 |
12 – 10:30 p.m. |
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Christmas Eve |
Tue, Dec 24 |
4 – 10 p.m. |
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Christmas Day |
Wed, Dec 25 |
4 – 10 p.m. |
Tickets for one-hour skating sessions (with skate rentals included) are $15 for adults, $12 for children (12 years old and under) and $10 for Tulalip Tribal members. Tickets can be purchased at the rink or in advance at tulalipice.com. A $1.50 processing fee will be added to all tickets at checkout. Children’s skates are available starting at toddler size 8 and adult skates up to men’s size 15.
Visit Tulaliplights.com for more information, including special rates for private use of the rink and birthday parties. Located at 10400 34th Ave NE, Tulalip, WA 98271, entry to the Amphitheatre is free, where visitors are encouraged to view the on-the-ice fun. The only cost is for those who wish to skate.
Mr. & Mrs. Claus, The Grinch and Buddy the Elf Visits and Holiday Market at Tulalip Amphitheatre
More family-friendly activities will be happening at the Tulalip Amphitheatre including appearances by “Mr. & Mrs. Claus,” “The Grinch” and “Buddy the Elf,” a vibrant open-air food court and a special holiday market with vendors offering gifts and crafts. Also scheduled are a variety of fun activities like balloon artists, caricaturists and much more. The full line-up includes:
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Activity |
Dates |
Times |
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Mr. & Mrs. Claus Visits |
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Nov 29 – Dec 29 |
4 – 8 p.m. |
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The Grinch Visits |
Saturdays Nov 30 – Dec 21 |
4 – 8 p.m. |
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Buddy the Elf Visits |
Sundays Dec 1 – Dec 22 |
4 – 8 p.m. |
“We launched this event in 2022 and each year the holiday lights display has grown with the Tulalip display now being one of the largest displays in the country, to the delight of visitors everywhere. It’s even more spectacular this year and we encourage folks to add this to their ‘must do’ experiences this holiday season,” said Teresa Meece, Quil Ceda Village Operations Director. For more information and updates on “Tulalip Lights & Ice” visit Tulalip Lights & Ice – Quil Ceda Village
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Dan Miller, Curator PR for Tulalip Resort Casino: 206.979.4055; [email protected] or Teresa Meece, Quil Ceda Village Operations Director: 425.3038.5391, [email protected]