The annual winter event has once again hit the UCF campus.  Light Up UCF has been running for six years and is located on the UCF campus outside of the CFE Arena in Knights Plaza.  The event is presented by Carl Black of Orlando and the CFE Federal Credit Union. Light Up UCF runs for 50 days, from Nov. 15  until Jan. 5.

UCF students were able to gain free early-access to experience the winter wonderland the day prior to being open to the public.  For the first time ever, UCF SGA is hosting two Student Knights.  The first was Nov. 14, and the second will be November 25th.  Advanced wristband distribution will occur Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the Student Union Atrium.

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This year’s attractions include ice-skating, an Arctic glide slide, horse-drawn carriage rides and a Ferris wheel. There will also be free food, giveaways, games, music and entertainment for all guests.  Movie screenings will also be available as part of the Holiday Film Festival. Free Dunkin’ Donuts tumblers were given away to the first 500 students for the first Student Knight, and 250 will be given out at the second event.

For the public, tickets are available for purchase at the CFE Arena Box Office now until the event is over.  Select tickets are also available for purchase through Ticketmaster at www.Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000.

Prices
Ice Skating: $12.00
Carnival Rides: $4.25 – $6.50
Photos with Santa: $12 – $25

There are also a number of free components available to the public and students.  These include the Holiday Light Show, the Holiday Film Festival and convenient parking.

A Charity 5k has been added to the list of events over the 50-day span.  The 5k will support Second Harvest Food Bank and Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals with UCF’s Knight-thon. The Knight Run is Saturday, Nov. 23 and is open to people of all ages and activity levels. Wear your most creative holiday costume; groups are encouraged to participate, as there will be a group costume contest.

More information on all of the winter elements of Light Up UCF can be found at www.LightUpUCF.com

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