World News – USA – Christmas in the Park: Holiday tradition changed

Downtown San Jose is usually filled with Christmas decorations for Christmas in the park. This year they moved and changed the entire layout.

The event has been moved from downtown to History Park so people can stay safe in their cars and have an experience.

Opening evening at #ChristmasInThePark. The event was turned into a drive-through experience in #SanJose. See the changes and upgrades at 11am at @nbcbayarea. image. Twitter. com / FldBgbmbuj

« It’s safe, it’s fun, » said the grandmother. “The kids are having a good time, the lights are amazing. ”

There are old traditions like stalls and trees and new ones like a ballerina from The Nutcracker and several light tunnels.

« It’s very special as we’re cooped up all year round. So it’s nice to get out there and be with the community, ”said one visitor.

It took about six weeks to set up, and it wasn’t until this year that they turned 160. 000 new lights added.

« It’s amazing to see people’s faces light up as they drive through the driveway, » said Jason Minsky, CEO of Christmas in the Park.

He had to oversee the big change from the traditional environment like last year to this one.

« We have been making Plaza de Cesar Chavez for 40 years, » said Minsky. “We turned 40 last year. celebrated birthday. So that gives us something new to focus on. ”

It goes every evening from 4 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. through January. 3. The cost is $ 10 to $ 20 per car.

You have to buy these tickets online for a certain period of time. Walk-ups are not allowed.

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