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Imaginarium, an Immersive Outdoor Light Festival, will Illuminate the Season with a Dazzling New Holiday-Themed Experience Full

By Wicked Creative, Community Writer
November 11, 2023 at 11:10am. Views: 772

Imaginarium, the interactive family-friendly light experience, will debut a new, holiday-themed light spectacular exclusively at Fairplex this holiday season. Featuring over five million lights, the immersive festival will be the largest holiday and fantasy light show in Southern California, showcasing wondrous displays that take on mesmerizing lives of their own, enchanting the senses and igniting the holiday cheer of visitors of all ages.

 

Imaginarium’s limited-time event will run from Friday, Nov. 17 through Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024 at Fairplex, located at 1101 W. McKinley Ave. in Pomona, CA, featuring over 1.5 miles filled with 10 fully immersive experience zones, more than 25 larger-than-life interactive creatures, luminous holiday displays, synchronized music and light shows, carnival treats and nightly entertainment for all-ages. Tickets and information for Imaginarium at Fairplex are available now at imaginarium360.com

 

The popular light experience, which concludes a successful run at Ontario Mills on Sunday, Nov. 5, brought in more than 100,000 visitors since opening its limited-time run on Sept. 22. The new Imaginarium at Fairplex will feature some of the most popular experiences from the past including the Rose Garden, filled with 35,000 gorgeous LED roses in full bloom, the Enchanted Forest and Endless Mirrors, but will also feature many exclusive, all-new experiences, entertainment and holiday surprises for Southern California. 

 

As the holidays approach and bring excitement and thrill, Imaginarium at Fairplex plans to do the same with their latest and greatest attractions. They include:

  • Holiday Lights - step into the world of holiday delight as the themed lights transport guests into a realm of pure magic, making it seem like the North Pole is in the Fairgrounds.
  • Interactive Games  - prepare for an incredible journey as you dive into our thrilling and engaging treasure hunt. Explore our multitude of captivating zones, each brimming with excitement and adventure in a new light by downloading the exhilarating game.

 

  • BIG BEE - this transforming car is not just any ordinary vehicle, it is a cutting-edge creation that provides an out-of-this-world experience. The LED light show that comes with this car is truly fantastic, illuminating the surroundings and creating a mesmerizing display of colors and patterns. But, the real excitement happens when the car transforms into a 15' action robot. 

 

  • Victorian High Wire Thrill Show - the First Class Entertainment Victoria Circus Thrill Show guarantees a captivating experience with additional attractions such as the exhilarating Motorcycle Globe of Death, a delightful blend of comedy, ground and aerial acts, all designed to create a truly memorable program. 

 

  • Pirates of the Caribbean - get captivated by a truly extraordinary spectacle as the battle between the "GOOD" pirates and the "BAD" pirates unfolds in a breathtaking setting. Suspended 30 feet above the deck of a colossal pirate ship, on a thin wire cable, is the grand finale sure to leave viewers speechless. 

 

Imaginarium at Fairplex will also feature the three, 30 minute daily performances presented by the astounding talents of Cirque Legacy

 

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