Meadow Lights Cancels 2020 Christmas Light Show

Another North Carolina holiday celebration has been canceled months in advance as concerns continue to grow for the health and safety of all involved. Meadow Lights, held annually in Benson, announced Thursday that it was canceling its Christmas light show and wouldn't open its candy store in 2020.

"Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to prevent spread of the virus we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Christmas light show and the opening of our candy store for the 2020 season," Meadow Lights said on its Facebook page Thursday.

According to its website, Meadow Lights is a family-owned and operated business that began more than 40 years ago, calling it the "largest and oldest Christmas light show in Eastern North Carolina."

Meadow Lights joins a growing list of canceled holiday celebrations and events. On Wednesday, Raleigh Parks announced that its popular family attraction Holiday Express at Pullen Park was canceled this year to prioritize the health and safety of the community.

Though Meadow Lights was canceled, they provided some hope for next year's show, which plans to open November 19, 2021.

"We will miss seeing everyone but look forward to a bigger and better 2021 season," they said. "Stay safe and please come see us next year."

Photo: Getty Images