MADISON, Wis. — Cars made way for cyclists at the Holiday Fantasy in Lights at Olin Park on Monday, giving those on foot or two wheels one last chance to see the display for the season.
The display returned in mid-November and New Year’s Day was its last scheduled day, but for one additional night, Madisonians were able to enjoy the festivities.
For those who rode their bikes, there was a pre-ride party at the Sheraton Hotel nearby with hot chocolate and snacks to help fuel riders ahead of the short trek.
It was the first year the display has dedicated a day to those outside their vehicles, Harald Kliems, the president of Madison Bikes, said.
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“Everyone loves (the) Holiday Fantasy in Lights, but if you’re not in a car it’s kind of like, you can go through on your bike, you can walk through, but you have to weave through the cars,” Kliems said, “so we thought it’d be great to have one day to take your time walk through, take your stroller, bike through.”
The light show is made possible thanks to local sponsorships and contractors.
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