What is Presque Isle Lights?
Remember, Presque Isle Lights has a more condensed, fresh route.
Instead of traveling the entire 13.5-mile loop around the park, the route now turns around at the Duck Pond crossover (where the main road forms a "Y"), concentrating the displays on the front side of the Peninsula. The shorter route creates a brighter, more family-friendly experience with more lights packed into an easier-to-enjoy drive.
Visitors can enjoy festive displays that highlight the park’s natural beauty, tune in to Classy 100, “The Christmas Station,” for holiday music along the way, and help protect the park and its wildlife by driving 25 mph or less and maintaining a safe distance between vehicles.
When are the lights on?
👉 Friday - Sunday, Nov. 27 - Dec. 27 at dusk. Park gates close at 9pm, weather dependent.
👉 Visitors must be through the entrance gates by 9pm to drive around the park.
What is the cost?
🎁 Free Admission — Donations Welcome!
Presque Isle Lights is a free, family-friendly event, but donations are gratefully accepted and directly support the Presque Isle Partnership’s year-round efforts — from accessibility upgrades and conservation projects to special events and educational programs.
- For every $5 donation, you’ll receive a commemorative Presque Isle Lights button.
- Register your button for a chance to win a $1,000 Country Fair gas card!
- Winning button number will be posted here on January 8th, 2027 at 10:00am.
More info click visit: PI Lights Erie
PI Light schedule:
- November 27 - 29 | Fri. - Sun.
- December 4 - 6 | Fri. - Sun.
- December 11 - 13 | Fri. - Sun.
- December 18 - 20 | Fri. - Sun.
- December 26 - 27 | Fri. - Sun. (closed Christmas Day)
Lights turn on at dusk (approximately 6:00 pm). Park gates close at 9:00 pm.
