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Fantasy of lights opens despite cold

Austin Quintero
December 10, 2013

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University President Jesse Rogers sits on Santa's lap at the Fantasy of Lights opening Dec. 10.
University President Jesse Rogers sits on Santa’s lap at the Fantasy of Lights opening Dec. 10.

Although the 2013 Fantasy of Lights was scheduled to open Dec. 6, the cold weather forced organizers to reschedule for Dec. 10 and more than 300 people attended despite the freezing temperatures.

Organizer Randy Canivel said, “We ran out of hot chocolate cups so I’d say there are at least 300 people here.”

MSU unveiled two new exhibits this year: A Toy’s Christmas and Nutcracker Carousel.

 

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