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The Missouri Botanical Garden has announced plans for an expanded “Garden Glow 2014,” the Garden’s second annual winter light exhibit. Visitors will have the opportunity to stroll through the Garden at night surrounded by a spectacle of unique light installations. The exhibit will open Saturday, Nov. 22, and run through Saturday, Jan. 3.

The show will feature over a half million lights illuminating the Garden as well as many engaging activities for visitors of all ages. The light display will adorn the Garden’s most iconic locations including the Climatron®, Kaeser Memorial Maze, the Central Axis, Tower Grove House, Shoenberg Fountain and the Cleveland Gate House.

More than 600,000 lights – 200,000 more lights than last year – will light the garden. Walkways will once again be transformed into multi-colored light tunnels creating an explosion of visual magic. Photo opportunities will be plentiful throughout the display from the popular “Glowmen Glen,” to the “Kiss Goodnight” and a new “Snow Globe.”  Even more traditional displays have been added such as candlelight village displays and carolers.

The exhibit will also include an interactive area where visitors can decorate life-size snowmen, creating a fun photo opportunity.

Food and drinks will be available at a number of locations on the grounds including stations located on the Central Axis featuring fire pits for s’more-making.

Tickets are now on sale for Garden Glow 2014. Tickets are date-specific and sold in limited quantities. Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.mobot.org/glow. In an effort to reduce waste, wristbands will not be utilized this year. Timed ticketing will keep lines shorter and more efficient. Visitors are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance online for speedier admission to the exhibit.

The Missouri Botanical Garden is currently seeking volunteers to help enhance the visitor experience during the Garden Glow event. Volunteers will be needed to welcome and assist guests as they view the outdoor exhibit.

For additional information, contact the Missouri Botanical Garden volunteer program office at (314) 577-5187 or volunteer@mobot.org.

The Missouri Botanical Garden is located at 4344 Shaw Blvd. in south St. Louis, accessible from Interstate 44 at the Vandeventer exit and from Interstate 64 at the Kingshighway North and South exit. Free parking is available on site and two blocks west at the corner of Shaw and Vandeventer.

For general information, visit www.mobot.org or call (314) 577-5100 (toll-free, 1?800?642?8842). Follow the Garden on Facebook and Twitter at www.facebook.com/missouribotanicalgarden and /twitter.com/mobotgarden

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