Bull Run Festival of Lights Photos

By Rachel Cooper

Updated 05/15/17

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    Bull Run Festival of Lights: Centreville, VA

    Season's Greetings. Photo © John Gervasi Photography

    Bull Run Festival of Lights is an annual display of holiday lights featuring penguins, snowmen, deer, candy canes, Santa and much more. The seasonal event at Bull Run Regional Park in Centreville, Virginia. includes more than 40,000 animated lights set to music! After viewing the lights, attendees visit the holiday village to enjoy rides, refreshments, and photos with Santa Claus. Enjoy the following photos and get a glimpse of the annual event.

    For attending information, See Bull Run Christmas Lights.

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    Santa and His Reindeer: Bull Run Festival of Lights

    Santa and His Reindeer. © NVRPA

    Bull Run Festival of Lights, a 2.5-mile drive-through holiday light show at Bull Run Regional Park, features Santa and His Reindeer and many more holiday characters. The park is located in a suburban community in Fairfax County, Virginia near Washington DC. 

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    Santa's Workshop: Bull Run Festival of Lights

    Santa's Workshop. © NVRPA

    Santa's Workshop is just spectacular! The drive through display is one of the most popular seasonal events in the area. 

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    Animated Rocking Horse: Bull Run Festival of Lights

    Rocking Horse. Photo © John Gervasi Photography

    The rocking horse rocks to the music! What a great way to celebrate the holiday season with the whole family. Enjoy the lights and the music at the Bull Run Festival of Lights in Centreville, VA. 

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    Jack and the Beanstalk: Bull Run Festival of Lights

    Jack and the Beanstalk. Photo © John Gervasi Photography

    Jack chops the beanstalk at the Bull Run Festival of Lights. The light display features a variety of animated characters in a celebration of the holiday season. 

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    Gingerbread Men in Lights: Bull Run Festival of Lights

    Gingerbread Men. Photo © John Gervasi Photography

    The gingerbread men jump in the sky at the Bull Run Christmas light display. Families enjoy the seasonal decorations and lively characters. 

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    Igloo: Bull Run Festival of Lights

    Igloo. Photo © John Gervasi Photography

    Penguins dance around the igloo at the Bull Run Festival of Lights. Bull Run Regional Park is one of Northern Virginia's most popular parks and is operated by the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority.

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    Santa and the Twinkling Stars: Bull Run Festival of Lights

    Santa and the Twinkling Stars. Photo © John Gervasi Photography

    Everyone loves Santa! Celebrate the holiday season with a drive or a stroll through one of the Washington, DC area's spectacle of lights at a local park  in Northern Virginia. 

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    Penguins Fishing: Bull Run Festival of Lights

    Penguins Fishing. Photo © John Gervasi Photography

    The penguins are fishing at Bull Run Park. Bull Run Regional Park contains miles of scenic and historic hiking trails and outdoor recreational opportunities for all ages.  After viewing the Christmas lights, be sure to visit the holiday village to enjoy rides, refreshments, and photos with Santa Claus.

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    Snowflakes: Bull Run Festival of Lights

    Snowflakes. Photo © John Gervasi Photography

    The Bull Run Festival of Lights is a festive holiday drive-through Bull Run Regional Park. Read More About the Bull Run Festival of Lights

    Northern Virginia is a wonderful place to celebrate the holidays, with a wide range of events for the whole family. See a Guide to Christmas in Northern Virginia.

    For more holiday events, see a guide to the Best Christmas Light Displays in the Washington DC Area.