As darkness rolled in around 5 p.m., Lyndon Area Historical Society members flipped the switch to light up the historic bridge, and the span glowed with white lights that will shine through the end of the year. The park’s pavilion and fencing are also wrapped in seasonal lights, creating a beautiful and reflective scene along the Rock River.
There was also an array of sweet treats and hot drinks to warm up the attendees, who gathered to view the illuminated bridge and decorative planters filled with poinsettias and evergreens. Santa Claus took a seat under the pavilion and gave each child who visited him a wrapped gift. Lyndon village employees decorated a trailer with the “Starry Night” theme for Prophetstown Proud’s Lighted Christmas Parade on Saturday, and parked it by the bridge for the celebration on Sunday.
The bridge is always open to the public so there’s plenty of time to take in the lights on a cold winter night. Due to freezing weather and limited event advertising, the ceremonial lighting was a fairly quiet occasion by the LAHS members who organized the holiday event.
The village is also sponsoring their annual Christmas Lighting Display Contest. Residents who are lighting up their homes for the holidays can register for the contest, with judging to take place before Christmas. Prizes will be $75 for first place, $50 for second, and $25 for third. Call the Village Hall at 815-778-4484 to get signed up.
Thanks to Village Trustee Tim Hunter for providing Lyndon Bridge Christmas photos.
