Light In The Pines returns to Perham Nov. 24 thanks to $10k donation from Arvig

Detroit Lakes, Minn. (KDLM) – A popular holiday season lights display is returning to Perham for its second year, thanks in large part to a $10,000 donation from Arvig, the event’s newest local sponsor.

Lights in the Pines will be presented by Perham Boy Scouts Troop 321 in conjunction with Arvig.

The winter event will once again illuminate Perham’s Pioneer Village during the 2023 holiday season with Arvig’s donation covering the event’s current and future capital expenditures—including construction of the display tunnels and the electrical costs.

Allen Arvig, CEO and President of Arvig, said they were proud to support the second annual Lights In The Pines.

Arvig said: “We hope that this donation helps secure a bright future for Lights in the Pines and that it continues to grow and prosper in Perham for years to come.”

Lights in the Pines will be open to the public starting Nov. 24, the day after Thanksgiving, and will remain open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Dec. 22 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Organizers are asking for a free-will donation to enter with all proceeds going toward adventure trips for the Scouts, including a planned excursion to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.

This year, the event will also feature 40 unique vendor-sponsored display areas, which is double last year’s total. 

Local groups, businesses or nonprofits are invited to sponsor their own display, but spots are limited. Each display will be connected by a string of tunnels lit up with Christmas lights. 

Nearly 5,000 people attended the event last year

Chris Menz, one of the event’s organizers and a Troop 321 Scout leader, said he is looking forward to another successful 2023 season and having the infrastructure costs covered will let them focus on volunteering and building great displays.

The public is invited to freely stroll the grounds, enjoy Christmas music and hot chocolate and visit Santa, Mrs. Claus and their workshop. 

The Clauses will be on-hand for photos, with treats and other goodies offered to attendees.  

For the latest event updates, follow the Lights in the Pines page on Facebook.