The beloved Ogden Christmas Village has once again transformed downtown into a luminous spectacle of seasonal delight, with its opening last Saturday marking the 62nd anniversary of this cherished Northern Utah tradition. According to KUTV, visitors can expect the dazzling light displays to brighten the village through Jan. 1, 2025, with daily illuminations starting at 5 p.m., and also features the much-anticipated presence of Santa and Mrs. Claus for children eager to share their holiday wishes.

This year's festivities are bolstered by the privilege of having Ogden's Christmas Village nominated for USA Today’s “10Best” list of holiday light displays. "The theme this year is ‘You Could Even Say It Glows,'" the city championed on Facebook, celebrating a tradition sparked by a local family's vision in 1961, as noted by ABC4. The village's nomination cements its status as not just a local, but a national holiday destination worth visiting.

When the Christmas Village opened this past Saturday, a parade and fireworks display added to the fanfare, honoring a seasonal event that stands out as not only a historic but also a hallmark engagement for the Ogden community. As obtained by KSL, Rick Lovell, this year's Christmas Village mayor, is no stranger to the warmth of this event, having volunteered there on colder nights past with his mother, who spent several years bringing joy to visitors as Mrs. Claus.

The village's nomination by USA Today has community members and visitors alike buzzing with anticipation. The winner of the "best holiday lights display in the country" will be announced on Dec. 6, after online polling closes on Dec. 4 at 10 a.m., as stated by KSL. With free access to the event, courtesy of donations keeping the tradition alive, Christmas Village continues to encapsulate the spirit of the holiday and invites revelers to bask in its glow through New Year's Day.