The holiday lights in Kitchell Park are now on for visitors to see!  The many volunteers who helped with the setup did so ahead of the heavy snow over the weekend.  Crews helped clear the way before the lights came on for the first time this season.  The tour has new features this season, including first-time displays and lights synchronized to music.  The lights are set to be up through the rest of the month. 

Melissa Miller is the president of Pana Pride, which organizes the lights tour.  She says the setup process took up much of November. 

There are over 175 displays this year.  They include a light show, where the lights move and flash to the rhythm of music visitors can listen to from their cars. 

Anyone who is still interested in getting involved can volunteer in the donation booths.  They have plenty of openings in a variety of slots. 

Separate from the holiday lights, Pana Pride recently held its first mother-son dance.  The event was meant to compliment the long-standing father-daughter dance.  Miller says the mother-son dance was a success, and they plan to do it again in a year’s time. 

More information on Pana Pride is available at www.panapride.org. 

Melissa Miller appeared as a guest on the WTIM Pana Morning Show.