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Bring Back Lights in the Park for 2026

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Kayla Nguyen
7 months ago

Growing up, I had no idea of there were Christmas lights in Albany until 2020. I enjoy them for two years and then all of a sudden they disappear. This has brought sadness to a lot of people that have made this a tradition. People now have to drive an hour or more to see holiday lights to have their kids enjoy and this has caused problems. I would love to see the holiday lights come back to Washington Park for 2026.

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Frank Mauriello
7 months ago

It would be great to have it back.

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James Philipps
7 months ago

I strongly support bringing back this wonderful tradition.

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Robert Goodman
7 months ago

I would love to see the lights back in Washington Park

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Anonymous
7 months ago

Loved bringing kids to holiday lights every year.

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Mark Fitzpatrick
7 months ago Featured

I used to bring my family to Albany from Buffalo for the light show. We would make it a family weekend dining and siteseeing the Capital Region. Was so sad to see it discontinued and would love to see it come back. Thanks for your efforts on behalf of the City of Albany and the Police Athletic League.

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Randy Beck
7 months ago

Bring back the lights in the park.

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Janice Gavin
7 months ago

As an Albany resident, losing this event was a shame not only for the kids it supported, but for those that benefited from this wonderful event.

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Derek Roberts
7 months ago

OMFG yes! YES (See Facebook comment)

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Jessica Domenech
7 months ago

WE NEED THIS BACK!! BEYOND MISSED!

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Anonymous
7 months ago

I grew up going to the holiday lights every year. I now live in center square and miss being able to go. It always got me in the holiday spirit and it was a staple in Albany holiday traditions. Please bring it back!!

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Karen R
7 months ago

Please bring them back to City of Albany!

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Siobhan Kent
7 months ago Featured

I've lived in the neighborhood for more than 15 years and *never* encountered an issue with traffic because of the lights. Even as a non-Christian, I do miss driving past the park during the holidays and seeing the lights. It's just dark and sad without them!

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Jonathan D
7 months ago

Bring back the Lights!!!! Please

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Anonymous
7 months ago

This was a family tradition each year I miss it.

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Craig Knack
7 months ago

We need to find a way to make this happen! Albany needs lights in the park!!

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Mary Ellen Chardavoyne
7 months ago

Bring them back

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DEBORAH MOUSSEAU
7 months ago

YES

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Paul Burgdorf
7 months ago

I would love to see lights in the park come back. I would hope the new mayor who is from a law enforcement family could support it and work with the community to mitigate their concerns.

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Eugen P
7 months ago

Bring it back!