festival length: 40 days

organization and preparation: 11 months

lights on the tree of hope: 3,950
 

red coats that line Brant street: 32
 

Volunteers: 15
 

tube lighting: 12,000 feet
 

coldest set up temparature (without the windchill): -20C
 

highest workshop temparature (without the windchill...): 32C
 

pieces of pizza devoured by the Teen Tour Band before opening ceremonies: 960
 

hot chocolate served at opening ceremonies: 24 gallons
 

average nightly audience: 600
 

cherished holiday memories: countless

The Opening Ceremonies for the 14th annual Burlington Lakeside Festival of Lights are scheduled for Sunday December 6th at 5:00 p.m.  The Festival runs nightly until January 6^th 2010.