A mesmerising night out for the whole family

The lights spectacle is the perfect night out for families.

December 10, 2015

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Apart from thousands of lights that will turn the garden of the five-star D’oreale Grande Hotel at Emperors Palace into an enchanting wonderland this festive season, guests can also expect to meet and interact with a host of costume characters. Here Hendrik Louw and Fransie Richards (14) are seen with: Jack-in-the-Box (Ronald Richards), Mrs Claus (Shani-Rae Parker), the Snowman (Thurston Kemmey), the Ballerina (Anja Richards) and the Fairy (Karmen Richards) after the official “switching on” of the lights. Photo by Yolanda van der Stoep.

Step into a festive season wonderland at the spellbinding Garden of Lights, located in the perfectly manicured gardens at the five-star Peermont D’oreale Grande hotel, at Emperors Palace.

The magical event, featuring dazzling lights and colourful characters, has delighted over 800 000 visitors and promises to welcome countless more until January 3, 2016.

The lights spectacle is the perfect night out for families, and younger visitors will be particularly pleased with a variety of exciting funfair rides.

Provided by Happyland, of the rides include Jump and Smile, Break Dancer, Freeway Fantasy, Helter Skelter and the all-time favourite, Ferris Wheel.

Stalls selling food and beverages will be available, together with festive season paraphernalia.

As a keepsake, children can also have a photograph taken with Father Christmas on selected days.

The gates will be open from 7pm to 10pm daily, weather permitting, and entry is free.

In the event of overcast and rainy weather, please contact 011 928 1000 to enquire if the garden will be open.

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