9.7 MILLION HOLIDAY LIGHTS BRIGHTEN THE SKIES AT SPECTACULAR “TULALIP LIGHTS & ICE” – ONE OF THE LARGEST DISPLAYS IN THE NATION – STARTING SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22

TULALIP, Wash. (November 10, 2025) – “Tulalip Lights & Ice,” the largest holiday lights display in Washington state and rivaling the largest anywhere in the nation, returns with a breathtaking 2025-26 holiday display starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, November 22. With 9.7 million lights adorning Tulalip Resort Casino, Quil Ceda Village, Quil Ceda Creek Casino, Tulalip Bingo & Slots and Quil Ceda Village Retail Center, this year’s display tops the 2024-25 total of 7,885,000 lights. A Northwest tradition since 2022, viewing the dramatic and colorful lighting displays is free to the public and will continue daily through Sunday, January 11, 2026.

When all you want is everything, there’s more fun in store for those in the holiday spirit including the popular “Tulalip Ice” outdoor ice skating rink, a vibrant holiday marketplace where visitors can purchase gifts and treats, a food court and appearances by iconic holiday characters for great photos with the family. Adding to the festivities, an “Animal Kingdom” sculpture display and new “Fire & Ice Bar” are being introduced this year.

“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.

“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 surrounded by a magical display of lights at the Tulalip Amphitheatre. Visitors are encouraged to view the on-the-ice fun. Entry to the Amphitheatre is free; the only cost is

for those who wish to skate. Located at 10400 34th Ave NE, Tulalip, WA 98271, the rink will be open to the public starting November 22, 2025, through January 11, 2026. Rink dates and hours include:

Tickets for one-hour skating sessions (with skate rentals included) are Monday through Thursday $18 for adults, $15 for children (12 years old and younger); Friday, Saturday and Sunday $21 for adults, $18 for children (12 years old and younger) and $13 for Tulalip Tribal members. Tickets can be purchased at the rink or in advance at tulalipice.com. 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.

Mr. & Mrs. Claus, The Grinch and Buddy the Elf Appearances 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 quality vendors selling gifts and crafts. Also scheduled are a variety of fun activities like balloon artists and more, including:

New This Year: Animal Kingdom, Fire & Ice Bar

Always looking for ways to inspire guests, this year “Tulalip Lights & Ice” introduces the “Animal Kingdom” display, spotlighting 40 animal sculptures ranging from 3-foot penguins to a 14-foot giraffe adjacent to the Amphitheatre.

Additionally, adults 21 and older can take a break from the holiday fun at the new “Fire & Ice Bar” located at the Amphitheatre next to the fire pit. Featuring holiday cocktails, wine and craft beers, the bar will be open Friday and Saturday evenings, November 22 through January 10 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Specialty hot drinks ($13) include Hot Apple Pie (Tuaca, hot apple cider, whipped cream, cinnamon stick, nutmeg); Baileys and Coffee (Baileys Irish cream, coffee, whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles); the Traditional Peppermint Patty (peppermint schnapps, crème de cacao, hot chocolate, dash of milk, whipped cream, Christmas sprinkles); the classic Coffee Nudge (brandy, Kahlúa, crème de cacao, coffee, whipped cream, chocolate sprinkles) and the Hot Toddy (Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey, lemon, hot water, dash of honey, dash of sugar).

“Cool” winter favorites ($13) include Mistletoe Kiss (Tito’s vodka, club soda, lemon juice, simple syrup, rosemary sprig, cranberries) and White Christmas (vodka, Kahlúa, cream, whipped cream, garnished with a cherry). The “Fire & Ice Bar” also will serve a limited selection of 16-oz. beers and single-serving wine for $13 each, as well as non-alcoholic options.

“With more than 9.7 million lights we are proud to present our largest display ever. Since launching this event the holiday lights display has grown each year and the Tulalip display is now one of the largest in the country,” said Teresa Meece, Quil Ceda Village Operations Director. “Beyond the spectacular lighting display there are more holiday-themed activities to see and do this year and it really warms our hearts to see so many people come out to visit and celebrate the beauty of the season with us.”

For more information and updates on “Tulalip Lights & Ice” visit Tulalip Lights & Ice – Quil Ceda Village

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