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Winter WonderFest ushers in holiday season
Light Spectacular lights up Cape Henlopen State Park
The Light Spectacular includes five over-the-road displays, 58 different holiday scenes (18 more than last year) and 19 animated installations. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
November 19, 2017
A Ferris wheel is one of the rides at this year’s event. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
This year’s lighted pathway is in the renovated state park campground. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
On opening night, people gather around a fire at the ferry terminal. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Christmas lights line the Light Spectacular route this year in the Cape Henlopen State Park campground. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
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Thousands of lights are used to light up the route of the Light Spectacular. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Schellville is a special place for children filled with houses just their size. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Christmas cut-outs are snowball targets in Schellville. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
One of the decorated houses in Schellville. RON MACARTHUR PHOTO
Kinsley Daniel, 5, and her sister Brielle, 2, play in one of the many mini homes in Schellville. NICK ROTH PHOTO
A mini movie theater has Elf running on repeat. NICK ROTH PHOTO
He’s making his list. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Elizabeth Mills, 5, of Milton gets her Christmas list to Santa early this year. NICK ROTH PHOTO
A mini version of the Zwaanendael Museum makes an appearance in Schellville. NICK ROTH PHOTO
The inside of Schellville homes make for fun places for kids to play. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Gabby Fazio enjoys the new real ice skating rink at Winter Wonderfest. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Each mini home in Schellville offers a unique look. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Schellville is a new addition to Winter Wonderfest this year. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Sophia Fowler, 7, of Milton, right, and her sister Josalyn Fowler decorate little houses with candy. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Lots of people enjoy the new ice skating rink at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry terminal. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Carnival games are set up for folks in the amusement section of Winter Wonderfest. NICK ROTH PHOTO
More rides are available at Winter Wonderfest this year. NICK ROTH PHOTO
Live entertainment helps boost the festive environment. The Clifford Keith Duo took to the stage Nov. 18. NICK ROTH PHOTO
The second annual Winter WonderFest’s grand-opening Dashing Through the Show weekend continues through Sunday, Nov. 19, at the Lewes Ferry Terminal and Cape Henlopen State Park. Walks through the lights were scheduled for Friday and Saturday nights with a 5K run on slate Sunday night.
Schellville, refreshments, ice rink and carnival rides and games are available at the terminal. The light show opens to vehicle traffic Friday, Dec. 1.
Go to winterwonderfestde.org for prices, times and dates or call 302-727-0221.
