Dane County Regional Airport (MSN) in Madison, Wisconsin, will open its first “Flight of Lights” drive-through light display at the airport on April 18. The on-airport display will run for three weeks.
The show will “help bring some joy to area residents during a difficult time in Dane County,” the airport said. The show had already been planned ahead of the COVID-19 pandemic, but is opening earlier than originally scheduled. Designed much like a drive-through light show at Christmas time, the event will allow participants to follow social distancing rules while enjoying a night out.
“The people of Dane County have been showing their support of each other during Safer at Home through sidewalk messages, hearts on windows, white ribbons and more,” said county executive Joe Parisi. “We are extremely pleased to do our part by giving our community a safe, free, family-friendly opportunity to have some fun, while continuing to recognize social distancing requirements.”
“Flight of Lights” will feature six different light displays along the route, including tributes to first responders such as EMS, police, firefighters; the medical community, doctors, nurses, physician assistants; Wisconsin sports; animals and nature; tropical and nautical; and popular airport non-stop destinations.
“While travel has been restricted during this time, DCRA is excited to bring people to the airport to take a journey through ‘Flight of Lights,’ which helps our community join together to safely show support to our local heroes,” said airport director Kim Jones.
“Flight of Lights” is a collaboration between Dane County Regional Airport, Dane County, Dane County Parks, Traditions Specialty Lighting, Affirm Agency and Olin Park Holiday Fantasy in Lights.
