"The DO AC Tree & Light Fest is a grand celebration of the holidays that is designed to spread light and joy throughout the community," explained Liza Cartmell Atlantic City Alliance President. "Equally as important, our goal is for this display to become a tourist attraction bringing visitors from all over to see that Atlantic City continues to be a great place to shop, eat, relax and play this holiday season."
The Atlantic City Alliance's DO AC Tree & Light Fest is the cornerstone of the display, featuring 25 brilliantly illuminated and lavishly decorated themed trees in Tanger Outlets The Walk (the former Life is Good store) at Michigan and Artic Avenues. Plus:
* One giant, 30-foot, outdoor tree at the base of the Atlantic City Expressway
* Four artist decorated, customized trees at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton College at Fairmount and Mississippi Avenues
* 200 lighted decorations, 2,800 feet of lighted garland and 1,000 glittering lights along Atlantic Avenue, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, at Bartram Avenue and the Boardwalk and Center City Park at Atlantic and North Carolina Avenues as part of the CRDA citywide, outdoor holiday décor
* The Deck The Hall Festival of Trees at Boardwalk Hall from December 4 – January 2 featuring unique, custom-decorated holiday trees sponsored by local organizations and businesses to support the Community Food Bank of New Jersey Southern Branch
* All the holiday trees and displays in the casinos, hotels, attractions and businesses throughout Atlantic City
Beginning November 24, 2014, visitors to Atlantic City can tour the free DO AC Tree & Light Fest holiday display 12 p.m. – 7 p.m. Mondays – Saturdays and 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Sundays through January 2, 2015 (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day). Tree themes include Atlantic City icons, a tree for each casino, Monopoly, Miss America, Happy New Year, trees for neighboring cities — Philadelphia, Baltimore and New York — and the much anticipated peek-a-boo tree. Behind closed doors, this tree is a nod to the adult entertainment and nightlife options found only in AC and can only be viewed by visitors age 21 and over.
Social Media Extensions
* Visitors are encouraged to Tweet selfies and tree pics using the hashtag #DOACTreeFest and vote for their favorites by visiting www.facebook.com/DoAtlanticCity. One randomly selected participant will win a winter getaway at a luxurious casino resort along with other fabulous prizes.
* DO AC's official Instagram page (@DOAC) will celebrate the holidays with "30 Days of Trees & Light" highlighting one tree per day throughout December.
"Winter Sweet" Returns
In the evening after seeing the trees and shopping until you drop, head to the Boardwalk for the return of the 3D sound and light show "Winter Sweet." The free, nightly show celebrates the wonders of winter while showcasing the visual beauty and elegance of the season. "Winter Sweet" returns on November 24 at 6 p.m. It is shown nightly every half hour beginning at dusk throughout December on the façade of Boardwalk Hall at 2301 Boardwalk.
Tree Trail — Citywide Decorations
Wait there's more ... DO AC Tree & Light Fest isn't the only holiday display in Atlantic City. Tree Trail maps provide a guided tour of holiday décor all over the city. Pick up a map at DO AC Tree & Light Fest, the Noyes Arts Garage or the Visitors Centers on the Atlantic City Expressway and the Boardwalk and begin your journey through AC's lighted winter wonderland.
Holiday Shopping and Hotel Deals
Atlantic City makes holiday shopping a present in itself. Turn the frantic search for the perfect present into a treat. Great deals, hundreds of stores — not to mention amazing casino resort packages, restaurants, spas, and nightlife — are just what a weary shopper needs to get in the spirit. Book a shopping getaway and learn more about incredible hotel deals and shopping bargains at www.doatlanticcity.com.
