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Illumination to lighten up the holidays at Coca-Cola Park for a second year

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Coca-Cola Park will glow with holiday spirit once again.

Illumination will return to the Lehigh Valley IronPigs baseball park from Nov. 14 through Jan. 3, 2026 — this time, glowing more than before with 300,000 more lights to show for it.

"It was rewarding to see so many guests experience what were truly new magical holiday memories. Our guests commented on how they expect to return annually and make this a new holiday tradition. That energy sparked our desire to add significantly to the event this year."
IronPigs President Kurt Landes

"Our first season of Illumination was an even bigger success than I could have imagined," IronPigs President Kurt Landes said in a release.

"It was rewarding to see so many guests experience what were truly new magical holiday memories.

"Our guests commented on how they expect to return annually and make this a new holiday tradition. That energy sparked our desire to add significantly to the event this year."

The upcoming holiday season also will introduce the following entertainment additions:

  • Carousel rides and hayrides with Mrs. Claus
  • Curling lanes
  • Photo opportunities with new characters, the Grinch and Cousin Eddie
  • More sELFie stations
  • Expanded food menus
  • A "new large" heated dining tent
  • A larger Santa's Polar Express train

Favorites from last year's event — such as the Scavenger Hunt, letters to Santa, Santa's Workshop and the Christmas Holiday Marketplace — are making a comeback.

Tickets on sale now

The park also will continue to offer areas for large group outings, such as on-field heated igloos and Nutcracker Suites.

Theme-nights — including Lights and Leashes, which will return Nov. 16, Dec. 3, Dec. 17 and Dec. 30 — giveaways and promotions also will be available on different nights, the release said, with details to be announced.

A full event schedule will be announced soon and posted on IlluminationLV.com, it said.

Tickets are on sale and can be purchased online, in-person at the Provident Bank Ticket Office, or by calling 610-841-PIGS. Advance tickets cost $11 for November dates and $13 for December and January — the same price as last year.
Coca-Cola Park website

Tickets are on sale and can be purchased online, in-person at the Provident Bank Ticket Office or by calling 610-841-PIGS.

Advance tickets cost $11 for November dates and $13 for December and January — the same price as last year.

Ticket prices increase closer to the event date and include a $1.50 per ticket software provider fee. Guests can buy events and experiences that are not included in the ticket price at checkout.

The release suggests guests should avoid bringing cash to the park, as it is a cashless venue. Parking is free.

Illumination will run nightly for 41 dates. Unless noted, hours will be 6-9 p.m.:

  • Nov. 14-16, 21-23, 26, 28-29 (5-9 p.m.) and 30.
  • Dec. 2-7; 6, 9-12, 13 and 20 (5-9 p.m.), 21-30 and 30 (5-8 p.m.)
  • Jan. 2-3