Presque Isle Lights

The annual fundraiser for Presque Isle invites visitors to take a self-guided evening driving tour of seasonal lights at Presque Isle State Park, 6:00 - 9:00PM.

Days of operation:

Thur. – Sun. 12 / 01-04

Thur. – Sun. 12 / 08-11

Thur. – Sun. 12 / 15-18

*Thur. – Fri. 12 / 22-23

**Thur. – Fri. 12 / 29-30

*No Operation Christmas Eve & Christmas - 12 / 24 & 25

**No Operation New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day - 12 / 31 & 01 / 01

Drive-thru donations are welcome and are located at the 2nd parking lot where event programs will also be distributed - admission is free

It takes about 45 mins.- 1 hour to complete the full 13-mile park loop. You will encounter from the comfort and safety of your vehicle the following along the way:

1. the natural beauty of Presque Isle after dark
2. illuminated areas where power is available
3. a decorated historic Lighthouse
4. the brightly shining Erie skyline seen from across Presque Isle Bay
5. and plenty of darkness - the park is about 3,200 acres. (an average city block is about 3 acres) Yes, Presque Isle is BIG!

Hot cocoa will be available for $2 on Fridays & Saturdays

Limited lights will be on during Christmas Eve and Christmas day as staff and volunteers will be off duty these days.