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Selby Gardens previews 2020 Lights in Bloom

Selby VIP guests received a look at the annual lights show ahead of its Dec. 12 opening.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 9:22 p.m. December 10, 2020
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Marie Selby Botanical Garden's VIP supporters were treated to a special preview of the annual Lights in Bloom Show on Dec. 10. Around 200 guests enjoyed an outdoors get-together full of food and cheer where they were able to see the garden's 17th annual lights display before its opening on Dec. 12. 

President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki gave an update on progress with the organization's master plan before flipping the power switch fill the garden with lights.

The Lights in Bloom exhibition will run through Jan. 2. 

Pauline Wamsler, Schuyler Joerger and Jennifer Rominiecki flip the switch.
Pauline Wamsler, Schuyler Joerger and Jennifer Rominiecki flip the switch.
Colorful lights were on full display at the annual exhibit.
Colorful lights were on full display at the annual exhibit.
Board chair Pauline Wamsler thanks the audience for safely assembling at the gardens.
Board chair Pauline Wamsler thanks the audience for safely assembling at the gardens.
President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki updates the audience on the organization's progress.
President and CEO Jennifer Rominiecki updates the audience on the organization's progress.
Lisa Feinman lights a large menorah as part of a Hanukkah celebration.
Lisa Feinman lights a large menorah as part of a Hanukkah celebration.
Lisa, Emma and Bruce Feinman.
Lisa, Emma and Bruce Feinman.
Colorful lights are on full display at the annual exhibit.
Colorful lights are on full display at the annual exhibit.
Katie, Elia, Camille and Chris Cianfaglione.
Katie, Elia, Camille and Chris Cianfaglione.
Audrey Robbins and Harry Leopold with Marjorie Floyd and Caroline Amory
Audrey Robbins and Harry Leopold with Marjorie Floyd and Caroline Amory
Keith Monda and Veronica Brady
Keith Monda and Veronica Brady
Joel and Gail Morganroth
Joel and Gail Morganroth
Colorful lights are on full display at the annual exhibit.
Colorful lights are on full display at the annual exhibit.
The display had a series of trees
The display had a series of trees
Jackson, Suzanne, Sophia and Jon Anderson
Jackson, Suzanne, Sophia and Jon Anderson
Deb Kabinoff and Flora Major
Deb Kabinoff and Flora Major
Becky Creighton-Bland and B.J. Creighton
Becky Creighton-Bland and B.J. Creighton
Colorful lights are on full display at the annual exhibit.
Colorful lights are on full display at the annual exhibit.
Rob and Jennifer Rominiecki
Rob and Jennifer Rominiecki
Colorful lights are on full display at the annual exhibit.
Colorful lights are on full display at the annual exhibit.
Matthew and Graham Melton and Fiona McFarland
Matthew and Graham Melton and Fiona McFarland
Colorful lights are on full display at the annual exhibit.
Colorful lights are on full display at the annual exhibit.
Adrian Gadd and M.E. Guyton
Adrian Gadd and M.E. Guyton
Kathy and Travis Brown
Kathy and Travis Brown
Joanne and Peter Powers
Joanne and Peter Powers
Colorful lights are on full display at the annual exhibit.
Colorful lights are on full display at the annual exhibit.
Colorful lights are on full display at the annual exhibit.
Colorful lights are on full display at the annual exhibit.

 

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