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In June of 1996, a town meeting was called
to discuss the possibility, pros, and cons of lighting up Oklahoma Park
with Christmas displays to take place every year during the Christmas
season.
Eddie Binyon, the founding sponsor of "The Festival of Light" in
Chickasha, Oklahoma, was brought in as an "expert" to answer questions and
discuss the matter. He brought photos and film to be viewed and by the end
of the query, it was unanimous!
That was the night Kingfisher In Lights, Inc. became a 501 (c)3
corporation. They elected officers and proceeded with plans for the first
Festival of Lights in Kingfisher. We had an outstanding turn-out that first year asking only for volunteers
and donations. Years later, we are going strong, with lights totaling
145,560 in 1996 to 2 Million lights in 2004!
Citizens and businesses find the help in setting up their displays to be
extraordinary and they are encouraged and welcomed to submit a display.
Those who can't find themselves swept up in the excitement of volunteering
and still others are overwhelmed by the beauty on opening night and every
night through the season. |