While touring the exhibit, passengers may tune their radios to 88.1 FM and listen to holiday music. A percentage of the proceeds benefit the Children's Miracle Network, a national organization that raises funds and awareness for children's hospitals, as well as the Hillsborough Education Foundation, which supports Hillsborough county academics by obtaining private sector funding. Eckerd sponsors similar displays throughout the country. This year's event has expanded 30 percent and contains more than 3 million lights. Various sponsors such as McDonald's, The Tampa Tribune, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Star 95.7 FM have added exhibits to the display.
Organizers say an evening drive through the exhibit is a great way to kick off the holiday season.
I think that it's very festive. It gets you in the Christmas spirit. The event runs though Jan. 7. For more information, call the Sun Dome ticket office at 974-3111. T O P 2000, University of South Florida The Oracle Newspaper.