Lightopia, Hillsboro’s free drive-through light display, invites you to enjoy the twinkle of the award-winning event this December.
It is one of the few free holiday light displays in the Portland area. Here are some more must-see light displays in and around Portland:
- Portland Christmas Ships Parade
- Winter Wonderland at Portland International Raceway
- Oregon Zoo Lights
- Christmas on the Campground
- Peacock Lane: Portland’s Christmas Street
Here’s how you can claim your free spot for 2023 Lightopia:
2023 Lightopia: Hillsboro’s Free Drive-Through Light Display
Lightopia is taking place December 5-30, 2023. The light display is open 5 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5 to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday. Lightopia is closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
The illuminated journey features an awe-inspiring number of lights and light vignettes ranging from funny to dazzling along a 1/2-mile route. The drive-through light display lasts about 15 minutes.
Free Reservations
To participate in this event, you need to register in advance. Reservations are available in 30-minute time slots. City of Hillsboro is opening free registration on specific days. A limit of 150 vehicles will be allowed per 30-minute time slot. Reservations are for one vehicle. You’ll need to arrive 5-10 minutes before your chosen time slot.
Here is the registration schedule for the 2023 event:
8 a.m. Thursday, November 30
For reservations December 5-10.
4 p.m. Tuesday, December 5
For reservations December 11-17.
8 a.m. Thursday, December 14
For reservations December 19-24.
4 p.m. Tuesday, December 19
For reservations December 26-30.
Use the unique ticket link to claim your spot when reservations open.
Lightopia is taking place at Gordon Faber Recreation Complex (Hillsboro Stadium) at 4450 NE Century Blvd. in Hillsboro.
For more information and to register for the free Lightopia display, visit the City of Hillsboro website.
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Gordon Faber Recreation Complex
4450 NE Century Blvd
Hillsboro, OR 97124
(503) 681-6120
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