Bradley and Nikki Bozeman continue their holiday charitable efforts with the Grand Lighting ceremony

Bradley and Nikki Bozeman continue their holiday charitable efforts with the Grand Lighting ceremony at the Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular in the Ballantyne area in Charlotte, NC to help benefit the Bradley &Nikki Bozeman Foundation.

2023 Carolina Panthers' Walter Payton Man of the Year award nominee, Bradley Bozeman and Wife Nikki are co-founders of the charity and have become favorites in the Charlotte region because of their generous efforts to address myriad community issues such as food insecurity and others with an array of programs. Sync Snacks, Cross Country Campaign and their Thanksgiving food drive are just a few of thos efforts.

The 2023 Carolina Holiday Light Spectacular features over a million lights and displays on a half-mile walking trail. Patrons can capture family photos in front of instagrammable Christmas themed displays, while the kids get a chance to visit with Santa and other activities like tubing on the Alpine Avalanche - tickets are $15 for multiple slides, face painting and hot chocolate.

And if you're hungry and want to rest your feet, there are food trucks and even adult beverages available as well as a fire pit to warm your hands.

Free parking is available near the entrance within a 1-5 minute walk. Tickets start at $10. Purchase ahead of time!