July 27, 2022 3:00 a.m.

Holiday lights at Shore Acres State Park near Coos Bay are returning for 2022.

The show began in 1987, continuing to delight visitors through 2019. It was paused in 2020 and 2021 for visitor safety during the pandemic.

A release from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department said it will be open from November 24th through December 31st with a new timed entry system for visitors to park their vehicle between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. A $5 vehicle parking ticket assigned to a date and entry time of the visitor’s choice is needed to enter the show. The event parking fee is the same as the normal day use parking permit for the park.

The release said Holiday Lights visitors must reserve their spot and then have their parking ticket ready to show the ranger at the booth when they arrive at their scheduled times. Visitors will no longer have the option to purchase a parking permit onsite to park and attend.

Date and timed entry parking tickets are already available: https://oregonstateparks.reserveamerica.com/tourParkDetail.do?contractCode=OR&parkId=402381. Reservations can also be made by calling 800-452-5687.