Manatee County Invites Public to 10th Annual Tour of Lights, Dec. 16 - 17

MANATEE COUNTY – Manatee County Area Transit will host the popular Tour of Lights Friday, Dec. 16 and Saturday, Dec. 17.

Riders need only bring a non-perishable food item or unwrapped toy for admission. The food will be donated to local social service networks and the toys will be given to the Toys for Tots program.

Between 1,500 and 2,000 people take part in the tour each year. Seating is limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis. Passengers should arrive no later than 6:30 p.m. and should be ready for departure at one of two park and ride locations at 6:45 p.m.:

á        State College of Florida (Manatee Community College)
5840 26th Street West
Building #29

á        Manatee Convention Center
One Haben Boulevard
(Meet in the lobby)

For more information on the 2011 Tour of Lights, call (941) 749-3030. For more information on Manatee County Area Transit, visit www.mymanatee.org/mcat