Exciting Statistics from 2012

• The event was completely volunteer-driven and lasted 39 nights and a total 168 hours of operation.

• One million energy-efficient LED lights glowed brightly throughout the event, with the electricity costing less than $50 a night!

• Over 30,000 vehicles drove through the display. Together with walking traffic, the number of visitors totaled over 100,000.

• Over 13 tons of food was collected by 12 area food shelves.

• Thirty-three businesses and non-profits entered floats in the parade and several thousand families came to see the parade and lighting ceremony on the opening night.

• Cash sponsorships and in-kind donations were provided by at least 100 businesses and individuals.

• Twenty-one area restaurants donated food to help feed the volunteers during the event.

• Santa took requests in his workshop from little ones for over 50 hours.

• Four live reindeer were on display from Thanksgiving until Christmas.

• At least four marriage proposals took place during the event.

• Nearly 10,000 volunteer hours went into producing the event, and over 1,000 volunteers helped.

• Net proceeds were $36,800, and $22,000 (60%) will be donated back to the 53 nonprofits that assisted with the event. The remaining proceeds will go to improve the 2013 event.