Magical Lights of Milton 2021 (courtesy of The Magical Lights of Milton Facebook Page)
Magical Lights of Milton is coming back!
Creator David Geall is getting ready for his 15th year of running the annual fundraiser. Every year, he holds a Christmas lights show at his Milton, with more than 35,000 lights synchronized to music. That combination creates an animated holiday display for residents to enjoy with their children and families.
Money raised goes to the Milton District Hospital Foundation (MDHF), which raises money for the Milton District Hospital. Federal government funding only covers brick and mortar costs, so donations help purchase things like medical equipment for staff to use. In 2023, Geall surpassed his $100,000 goal he set all those years ago.
When discussing the evolution of his show, Geall says he’s blown away by how far the technology has come in such a short amount of time.
He first got into doing the lights show because he saw a few on TV and knew someone in Georgetown who does a similar act. The two still talk every single day.
With this being 15-years for the lights show, he’s surprised to see the same faces come out each year. Young families who brought their toddlers to the first show are now sending their children off to university, but they make sure to stop by the house every year to continue the tradition. Geall laughs that people will even recognize him around town, asking if he’s the Christmas lights guy. “Yes, that’s me,” he’d respond in a modest tone.
The Magical Lights of Milton will launch their event on Saturday, November 30th. Each year, Geall holds a raffle with the winner being allowed to press the button to kickstart the first show. Free hot apple cider will also be available, courtesy of Milton’s Springridge Farm. There will also be light-up bracelets and glow sticks that dance along with the music.
The show runs from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Sundays to Thursdays; until 11:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. They will likely run later on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Years Even depending on the crowds. The last show will be on Sunday, January 5th.
You’ll be able to watch it at 876 Willow Avenue in Milton. When you’re not jamming out to FM 101 Milton, you can tune into the show at 99.7 FM. They will have a donation box near their signal sign. If you’d like to donate, and you don’t carry cash around anymore, there will also be a tap machine out front that will accept card payments, as well as an email for e-Transfers.
You’re asked to respect the neighbouring homes. That means be quiet, patient, and stay off their lawns.
For more, check out their Facebook Page.
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