What a neat way to light up the ball park! I purchased the "Merry & Bright" ticket combo. It gets you a one day pass to the Christkindle Market in South Bethlehem and entrance to "Illuminations" at Coca-Cola Park in Allentown for $24. I took the green Lanta city bus from Main Street. Once you get to the ball park, you need to go to the ticket booth outside the gates to the far left of the parking lot to exchange your email confirmation for an actual barcoded ticket. You'll get your hot chocolate coupon there, too. I didn't know this at first, so I waited in line at the gate at 6pm, and a ticket taker was nice enough to try to figure it out. He let me in with just the email receipt. Had to go back out front for my coupon so it was all for naught.
Once officially inside, I went to get my hot chocolate. They also sold s'mores kits and pastries. It was 32' out so the fire pits where the s'mores were being toasted were busy. There were heaters sprinkled around the stadium but not enough. It was too cold. I made a quick pass through the market area, and bought some freeze dried puffed candy. Took some pics by the decorated sponsored tree section. Went into the closed in Oasis bar while it snowed a bit, then finished the upstairs loop enjoying the lights. I didn't make it down to the field where the train was, but I think I did it. Checked out the merch in the Sports store and headed out. It's a great event, and had it been warmer I would've stayed longer to explore more. read more