Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, December 24, 2014, Page 9, Image 9

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The Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights is a Portland holiday tradition celebrating the true meaning of Christmas. The festival continues every night, except Christmas
day, through Tuesday, Dec. 30.
Christmas
The Grotto’s must-
see holiday tradition
The Grotto's Christmas Festival of Lights
has become a must-see holiday tradition
celebrating the true meaning of Christmas.
Known as the world’s largest Christmas
choral festival, the Festival of Lights fea­
tures five choirs each night from throughout
the Pacific Northwest, totaling more than 160
choirs, choral groups and special guests.
The festival continues every night, except
Christmas day, through Tuesday, Dec. 30.
Sounds
Gates are open from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with
grounds closing at 10 p.m. General admis­
sion is $10, seniors $9, and children $4. The
Grotto is located at Northeast 85th Avenue
and Sandy Boulevard.
Festival visitors can enjoy hot beverages
and food as they stroll through The Grotto's
amazing million lights on display. Each night,
children enjoy the petting zoo and interac­
tive puppet show while carolers and dulci­
mer minstrels entertain guests of all ages.
The Grotto's Executive Director, Father
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