These lights were first turned on in 2016 and have been drawing oohs and ahhs since. The 2024 Christmas parade was held on Saturday, Dec. 7. More from KCCI's archives ...

“We have nearly 200,000 lights that are strung throughout our 17 acres of the gardens, and when people come, they’ll be along about three quarters of a mile of lighted walking paths.

Dave Long of Midwest Electronic Recovery in Walford has had a Christmas light recycling program for nine years. So far this season, the company has collected about 50 pounds of lights.