Join us again for a "walk-thru" of the Symphony of Lights! As Howard County residents know, this is "a spectacular display of more than 70 larger-than-life, animated and stationary light creations." Now in its 16th year, the Symphony of Lights is designed for drive-thru's, but the sponsors have made walk-thru's available for groups of 25 or more before the drive-thru's begin. We did this last year and it was a lot of fun! (See the 2008 photos and comments.)

It will be best to begin walking at 4:45 when it's dark enough to see the lights, but please arrive between 4:00-4:30 so we can collect the money and waivers. If the weather is agreeable, we will plan on some refreshments and social time. We MUST plan to be finished by 5:45 so the cars can come through. The walk is 1.4 miles long and a little hilly in spots.

COSTS
$8 per person
Please bring this as cash--with exact change. If you really must write a check, you can only write one for the $5 donation payable to the Howard Hospital Foundation. The rest should be cash.

RULES
Each participant must sign and bring the CDOG Symphony of Lights 2009 - Waiver, that will go to the Howard Hospital Foundation representative. We must complete the walk by 5:45 PM, as cars will take the course at 6 PM. Each person must stay on the path. Please do not touch the displays as the bulbs are extremely hot, intense enough to cause burns. And I know we don't need reminding, but we must be extra sure to pick up all poop.

WAIVERS
Please go to the Files section and print out the CDOG Symphony of Lights 2009 - Waiver. Each walker must have a signed waiver of responsibility which will be collected before the walk. A representative from the Howard Hospital Foundation will meet us, explain a few rules, collect the money and waivers, and get us started.

DIRECTIONS & PARKING
From I-95, take Route 32 West (exit 38-B toward Columbia); exit at Route 29 North (toward Columbia Town Center); proceed to Exit 18-B (Broken Land Parkway) and follow signs to the Merriweather Post Pavilion entrance on the right. One you enter, we will guide you for parking. Please remember that your car must be out of the parking area before 6PM. Cars will be lined up and ready to start driving through at 6PM.

VOLUNTEERS
We had a big crowd last year and need help with directing the cars, collecting waivers and money, serving refreshments, etc. Please let me know if you can volunteer to help and I'll send detailed instructions as the time gets closer. You would need to arrive by 3:45 - 4:00 pm.