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Festival of Trees and Lights goes virtual to raise money for Norton Children's Hospital

Festival of Trees and Lights goes virtual to raise money for Norton Children's Hospital
THE EVENT IS GOING VIRTUAL. ALEX: HUNDREDS OF TREES ARE STILL SET UP AT LOUISVILLE SLUGGER FIELD, BUT INSTEAD OF COMING HERE TO DO SHOPPING, YOU CAN DO IT ONLINE. >> I AM HOPING PEOPLE STILL FEEL LIKE THE FESTIVAL TREE AND LIGHTS IS THE KICK UP TO THEIR HOLIDAY SEASON. ALEX: ONE OF LOUISVILLE’S BRIGHTEST HOLIDAY TRADITIONS, THE FESTIVAL OF TREES AND LIGHTS. WHERE HUNDREDS OF BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED TREES AND WREATHS SIT BEFORE FINDING A NEW HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. >> IT RANGES INSIDE FROM TWO FOOT TREES TO NINE FOOT, WREATHS OF VARIOUS SIZES. EXCEPT, INSTEAD OF SEEING THEM IN PERSON, YOU WILL VIEW THEM FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME. ALEX: FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, YOU CAN VIEW, BID AND BUY, COMPLETELY ONLINE. LOCAL DESIGNERS DECKED THE HALLS OF LOUISVILLE SLUGGER FIELD TO CATER TO ALL STYLES AND PERSONALITIES. >> WE HAVE KID TREES WITH TOYS, CHARACTERS. WE HAVE TRADITIONAL DESIGNS, MODERN DESIGNS. ALEX: BY PURCHASING A RAFFLE TICKET YOU COULD WIN A BRAND NEW BMW OR A NEW HOUSE IN NORTON COMMONS. YOU CAN EVEN LEARN MORE ABOUT HANUKKAH FROM THE LOCAL JEWISH COMMUNITY THROUGH A SERIES ONLINE VIDEOS. >> WE HAVE A BAND PLAYING, WE HAVE A DREIDEL GAME, WE HAVE MENORAHS, SOMEONE READING STORIES FOR THE JEWISH COMMUNITY. ALEX: IN ITS 31 YEARS, THE EVENT HAS RAISED MORE THAN 10 MILLION DOLLARS FOR NORTON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ORGANIZERS SAY THIS YEAR MIGHT BE THE MOST SPECIAL. >> CHILDHOOD ILLNESS DOES NOT STOP FOR A PANDEMIC, SO WE ARE HONORING THE HEALTH CARE HEROES WHO HAVE BEEN ON THE FRONT LINES
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Festival of Trees and Lights goes virtual to raise money for Norton Children's Hospital
One of Louisville's brightest holiday events is happening virtually this year. The Festival of Trees and Lights benefits Norton Children's Hospital.For the first time ever, you can view, bid and buy the decorated trees, wreaths and home decorations completely online. The virtual event features designer tutorials, kids crafts and Hanukkah activities led by the Jewish Community of Louisville.You can have a chance to win a new BMW and new home in Norton Commons by purchasing a raffle ticket. To learn more, click here.Organizers hope people will embrace the virtual experience to raise money for a good cause."Christmas jammies, ugly Christmas sweaters, curl up with your family, get out your hot chocolate and look at it together," said Amanda Current, with Norton Children's Hospital Foundation. "We've got a few of our festival favorites streaming throughout the weekend. There will be fun to be had. You'll be very much in the Christmas spirit."Organizers are offering a new contactless pickup option at Louisville Slugger Field for all items purchased.This is the 31st annual Festival of Trees and Lights. The event has raised more than $10 million for Norton Children's Hospital.The event is from Friday to Sunday.To register to shop online, click here.Join the event Facebook page here, to follow along with tutorials, special videos and more.

One of Louisville's brightest holiday events is happening virtually this year.

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The Festival of Trees and Lights benefits Norton Children's Hospital.

For the first time ever, you can view, bid and buy the decorated trees, wreaths and home decorations completely online. The virtual event features designer tutorials, kids crafts and Hanukkah activities led by the Jewish Community of Louisville.

You can have a chance to win a new BMW and new home in Norton Commons by purchasing a raffle ticket. To learn more, click here.

Organizers hope people will embrace the virtual experience to raise money for a good cause.

"Christmas jammies, ugly Christmas sweaters, curl up with your family, get out your hot chocolate and look at it together," said Amanda Current, with Norton Children's Hospital Foundation. "We've got a few of our festival favorites streaming throughout the weekend. There will be fun to be had. You'll be very much in the Christmas spirit."

Organizers are offering a new contactless pickup option at Louisville Slugger Field for all items purchased.

This is the 31st annual Festival of Trees and Lights. The event has raised more than $10 million for Norton Children's Hospital.

The event is from Friday to Sunday.

To register to shop online, click here.

Join the event Facebook page here, to follow along with tutorials, special videos and more.