How to help Jolly Holiday Lights after flood closes fundraiser

Jolly Holiday Lights, a 3 1/2-mile ride through light displays, is closed for the season, Make-A-Wish Iowa spokesman Chris Voggesser confirmed to KCCI Sunday. Voggesser said the closure comes after a power outage and weather-related issues at Water Works Park. Some of the display is now under water after flooding in the park.Officials said the flooding is worse than expected. Crew members worked to salvage displays for future use on Sunday. “The amount of rain we've had down here, we have parking issues. Things compound when dealing with electricity and water. Snow is something we can overcome. Unfortunately, water is not,” Voggesser said.Jolly Holiday Lights is normally open through Jan. 1. A statement was released on their website: “This decision is not made without plenty of care, as Jolly Holiday Lights is Make-A-Wish Iowa’s largest fundraising event, having raised enough money to cover about forty wishes last year. However, the safety of our guests, volunteers and staff must be kept at the forefront.”Customers are asked contact the Make-A-Wish Iowa office Monday after 8:30 a.m. at 515-334-2636 if they have any questions. 100 percent of admission fees go toward Make-A-Wish Iowa, a charity that grants the wishes of seriously ill children throughout the state. To donate to Make-A-Wish Iowa at 515-334-2636 or www.iowa.wish.org

Jolly Holiday Lights, a 3 1/2-mile ride through light displays, is closed for the season, Make-A-Wish Iowa spokesman Chris Voggesser confirmed to KCCI Sunday.

Voggesser said the closure comes after a power outage and weather-related issues at Water Works Park. Some of the display is now under water after flooding in the park.


Officials said the flooding is worse than expected. Crew members worked to salvage displays for future use on Sunday.

“The amount of rain we've had down here, we have parking issues. Things compound when dealing with electricity and water. Snow is something we can overcome. Unfortunately, water is not,” Voggesser said.

Jolly Holiday Lights is normally open through Jan. 1.

A statement was released on their website: “This decision is not made without plenty of care, as Jolly Holiday Lights is Make-A-Wish Iowa’s largest fundraising event, having raised enough money to cover about forty wishes last year. However, the safety of our guests, volunteers and staff must be kept at the forefront.”

Customers are asked contact the Make-A-Wish Iowa office Monday after 8:30 a.m. at 515-334-2636 if they have any questions.

100 percent of admission fees go toward Make-A-Wish Iowa, a charity that grants the wishes of seriously ill children throughout the state.

To donate to Make-A-Wish Iowa at 515-334-2636 or www.iowa.wish.org