Special trains will be available on Fridays and Saturdays through Dec. 21 from LA County Metrolink stations to the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa’s Festival of Lights in Riverside.
Each $7 roundtrip faire for adults allows a maximum of three children under 18 to ride for free. The special Metrolink service will take passengers from LA Union Station to the Riverside-Downtown Station tomorrow and Dec. 21.
A complimentary shuttle provided by the Riverside Transit Agency will take Metrolink passengers from the Riverside-Downtown Station to the Mission Inn and the free Festival of Lights event.
“Entry to the festival is free,” said Metrolink CEO Stephanie Wiggins. “So a family of four, with two children, can take the train to and from the event for less than $15, skipping traffic and parking fees, while fighting climate change.”
The27th Annual Festival of Lights brightens the sky around the Historic Mission Inn and features approximately 4.5 million lights and a fireworks display. There are more than 400 animated figures, including angels, elves and Dickens carolers. The event also features live entertainment, horse-drawn carriage rides, food vendors and a visit by Santa Claus.
Additionally, live music and dance will be performed at the University State and Ben Franklin Stage across from Santa’s house, sponsored by the City of Riverside.
For schedule information, visit https://www.metrolinktrains.com/destinations/festival-of-lights/. The Mission Inn Hotel & Spa is located at 3649 Mission Ave. in Riverside.
