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A Drive - Through Fantasy Light Display

Open Every Night Thanksgiving Through New Year's Eve

6:00 PM - 10: 00 PM - Open in all weather & Holidays

Admission by cash donation - you set the price!

EVENTS

EVENTS

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Balloon GLOW

Come out and watch some of Southwast Ohio's balloon pilots light up the night sky. Hear the flames roar and the fans cheer as the balloons glow from the ground level. A fan favorite, the night balloon glow is a magical display that families look forward to every year.

NEW DATE ANNOUNCED!

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12th
7:00PM - 8:00PM
weather permitting

date subject to change

DIRECTIONS
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GETTING HERE

Our Address:

Smith Park

Tytus and Verity Parkway

500 Tytus Avenue

Middletown, Ohio 45042

Directions:

From 75 North or South take

EXIT 32 (OHIO 122) and head WEST

follow the red Light Up Middletown

signs to Smith Park

CONTACT

Our Mailing Address:

Light Up Middletown, Inc.
Post Office Box 1583

Middletown  OH  45042

Get in Touch with us

Thanks for Contacting Us!

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CONTACT US

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ABOUT US

ABOUT US

Welcome to Light Up Middletown

Light Up Middletown began in 1999 when retired Middletown High School secretary, Florella Randall took it upon herself to bring more holiday lights to Middletown. With encouragement from friends and civic leaders she formed the first Board of Directors and, through donations, worked hard to present the first L.U.M. event consisting of seven displays. As the money and sponsorships grew so did the work.
 
Enter Barney Strassburger, who quickly became the site manager andbrought together a strong group of retired men to do the bulk of the work. Thus,was born the “Grandpa Gang.” The Grandpa’s are truly the backbone of Light Up Middletown.

In recent years, volunteers from Cleveland Cliffs have helped with putting up the larger displays. Their assistance is a tremendous help to the grandpas. Numerous businesses, civic groups and hundreds of volunteers have supported Light Up and come together to welcome over one million visitors.


With donations received and support of our business sponsors, Light Up has upgraded the electric and recently worked with the City and MYSA and the Ohio Challenge to repave the roads in Smith Park. We support organizations such as Middie Way Baseball, Women enriching lives, Wreaths Across America, and recently purchased escape ladders for all Middletown School rooms.

Flo passed away in 2023, but now 25 years later, her dream to provide a donation only, volunteer driven, family event continues. We thank you for your continued support and hope our efforts will put a special memory into your holiday season.

. Board of Directors
Chair Emirates: Flo Randall
President: Bill Becker
Treasurer: Tim Pruett
Secretary: Tina Knaley
Site Manager: Barney Strassburger
Advisors: Jennifer Becker, 
Cheryl Landen, Holly Owens & 
Kolleen McDonnold

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