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Alice in Wonderland themed Party Central holds Grand

Garden of Lights dazzles Opening event by Lynette Dotson
crowds - announces holiday

light contest by Lynette Dotson

Party Central owner Tracy Pugh and employee Jennifer Ward welcome the community during their
grand opening event. Matthew Dotson
Party Central held a Grand Opening various decorations.
event on Monday, October 28 at its loca- “We can do balloon bouquets, bal-
tion at 2365 Maple Ave., in Zanesville. loons of every shape and size, we have
“We wanted to bring a new business gender reveals here as well, all the way
into Zanesville, we were kind of ponder- to 90th birthdays. We have our one-year
The team that made the Garden of Lights possible in Frazeysburg celebrates the grand opening of the ing what we were going to do, and then birthday collections here, all of the holi-
Alice in Wonderland Garden of Lights attraction with a ribbon cutting. Lynette Dotson in my mind, I just love decorating, and day collections, Halloween, Thanksgiv-
MORE PHOTOS ONLINE! I love celebrations, and we just thought ing, and then Christmas, and just more
for the winner to choose from. The pack- we would bring those two together in unique items that people can come and
age includes design, labor, and materi- Party Central,” said owner Tracy Pugh. shop,” added Pugh.
als for a total value of $15,000.” Enter- The party store offers a massive se- Party Central is located at 2365 Ma-
ing the contest is easy, just post about lection of helium and latex balloons, ple Avenue, Zanesville, and their phone
your Garden of Lights experience before over 300 different balloons to be exact, number is (740) 868-8188. They are
November 30, 2024 on Facebook and including letter balloons and extremely open Monday through Friday from 10:00
Instagram and tag Garden of Lights Ohio cute walking balloons! They also have a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday from 10:00
as well as three friends. The winner will a balloon bar and will soon be offering a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday from
be announced on December 1. Further balloon gifts. Balloons are not the only 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can follow
details about the contest including rules thing in store, Party Central also has Party Central on Facebook at facebook.
and regulations can be found on the Gar- plates, cups, napkins, utensils, candles, com/PartyCentralOhio or visit them at
Just a few of the numerous lanterns you will find den of Lights Ohio website at gardenofli- cake toppers, table covers, banners, and their website, partycentralohio.com.
on your way through the exhibition. ghts.com/en/ohio.
Lynette Dotson MORE PHOTOS ONLINE! The Garden of Lights will remain dur-
ing their operating hours until March
America’s first-ever Garden of Lights 2, 2025 (closed on Thanksgiving and
features 700,000 lights, 200+ lanterns Christmas). Ticket prices range from
and decorations, interactive features, $19 to $29 depending on your age and
and an impressive 800-foot tunnel of the day your ticket is for. Season Passes
lights (the largest in the United States) are also available for $55. Parking is an
and it is located right here in Musking- additional $10 except for season pass
um County! holders for whom parking is free. Food
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held and beverages are available on-site and
on October 17 ahead of the Grand Open- there is plenty of parking. The self-guid-
ing. As the sun set for the day Wonder- ed walk lasts approximately 60 minutes
land came to life and guests were in awe but guests are invited to take their time
over the lights cascading throughout the and enjoy the wonder that The Garden of
grounds, draped among the branches of Lights has to offer.
trees, illuminating a fountain and pond, The Garden of Lights is located at 5563
projecting on sidewalks, and adorning Raiders Road in Frazeysburg, known as
buildings. Larger-than-life Alice in Won- the old Longaberger Homestead, and
derland-themed lanterns stood amongst now the home of the Crawford Barn
the newly transformed Crawford Barn event and wedding venue. Tickets are
property making an extraordinary exhi- available online at gardenoflights.com/
bition even more captivating. en/ohio.
This one-of-a-kind magical experience
is a must-see for all ages. Photo oppor-
tunities abound along the completely
accessible walking path through Won-
derland. Can you spot the Cheshire Cat?
How about Alice, The Mad Hatter, The
Queen of Hearts, or The White Rabbit?
They are all present and waiting for you
to join them on this unforgettable adven-
ture.
The Garden of Lights Ohio Holiday
Transformation Contest has been an-
nounced and will begin on November 4.
Anyone who visits The Garden of Lights The iconic giant Longaberger apple basket has a
will have a chance to win professional mischievous visitor. Lynette Dotson
holiday lighting for the exterior of their
home. According to the announcement,
“The prize package features C9 Stringer CHECK OUT THE PHOTO
LED lights along the roofline by manu- GALLERY AT
facturer S4 Lights, as well as installation
by Nelson’s Seasonal Décor. Nelson’s DRESDENBUZZ.COM.
Seasonal Décor will provide 2-3 designs