Drive Thru - Christmas in the Park

Welcome to Drive Thru - Christmas in the Park, a San José, California tradition for over 40 years, listed in the Theme Park Directory, located at 799 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA 95112, USA.

Environment: Drive Thru - Christmas in the Park transforms an area with gorgeous nighttime lights and features 600 decorated trees sponsored by various organizations, families, and businesses. It includes 40 animated scenes designed to create a festive atmosphere. The experience is a drive-thru format.

Services: The primary service is a drive-thru experience showcasing Christmas-themed light displays and animated scenes. The event also features food trucks that are open day and night, music events at the Jingle Bell Stage, a couple of rides, and various vendors offering goods for sale.

Features: Key features of this annual event include its long-standing tradition of over 40 years, 40 animated scenes, 600 decorated trees, and the convenience of a drive-thru format. It attracts a large number of visitors, with over 500,000 annually. The event also offers additional attractions like food trucks, live music, a couple of rides, and vendors. It runs from November 29, 2024, to January 1, 2025, with specific operating hours: Monday to Thursday (5 PM - 10 PM), Friday (5 PM - 11 PM), and Saturday & Sunday (12 PM - 10 PM).

However, one recent review expressed significant disappointment with the experience, stating that the lights were too few, the displays felt sparse and underwhelming, and the entire drive took less than 10 minutes. The reviewer felt that the $30 admission fee did not justify the experience and would not recommend it without substantial improvements.

Promotional Information: Experience a beloved San José tradition at Drive Thru - Christmas in the Park! For over 40 years, we've been bringing holiday magic to the community with 40 animated scenes, dazzling nighttime lights, and hundreds of decorated trees. Join the over 500,000 annual visitors and enjoy a festive drive-thru experience. Plus, enjoy food trucks, music at the Jingle Bell Stage, a couple of rides, and unique vendors. Open from November 29, 2024, to January 1, 2025. Please note that recent feedback suggests the light displays may not meet all expectations, so consider this when planning your visit.

Drive Thru - Christmas in the Park in San Jose is a long-established holiday attraction featuring animated light displays and decorated trees that visitors can enjoy from the comfort of their cars. While it has been a tradition for over 40 years and attracts a large number of people, recent feedback indicates that some visitors have found the experience underwhelming for the price, citing a lack of extensive displays and a short drive-thru duration. The event also offers food, music, rides, and vendors. Potential visitors should weigh the tradition and additional offerings against recent critical feedback when deciding to attend.