Winter Village At Cameron Run Adjusts To Governor's Order

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Ice & Lights, the Winter Village at Alexandria's Cameron Run Regional Park, is on track to open for a second year but has made revisions to meet Gov. Ralph Northam's new coronavirus restrictions.

The Winter Village will be open on weekends, holidays, and prime visitation nights from Nov. 20 to Jan. 3, and ice skating only will be offered on select days from Jan. 9 to Feb. 28. The attraction features a variety of displays, including a 20-foot walk-thru tree, 3D sleigh, interactive orb field, giant wreath, color changing trees, elf scavenger hunt and more. Guests may purchase tickets with or without admission to the ice skating rink. Concessions will be available for purchase.

To meet the governor's guidelines, the number of available tickets has been reduced. The amended executive order says entertainment and amusement businesses must limit attendees to the lesser of 30 percent of occupancy load or 250 people.

Anyone who previously purchased tickets received a refund and were directed to re-purchase tickets. Tickets will no longer be available for purchase on site.

Congregating will not be allowed at the Winter Village and social distancing of six feet must be followed. Guests five and up are required to wear face coverings that cover their nose and month, except when drinking and eating.

The Winter Village will not have fire pits, but additional heater poles will be placed throughout the park. Heated igloos will not be available this season due to coronavirus restrictions.

For tickets and more information on safety guidelines, visit www.novaparks.com/events/ice-lights.