Senior citizens must be at least 60 and live in Holyoke to attend the Bright Nights trip.
HOLYOKE — Senior citizens who want to attend the Police Department's annual trip to the Bright Nights holiday display at Forest Park in Springfield can begin calling for reservations Nov. 26.
The number to call between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday is (413) 322-6901.
The trip to Bright Nights will take place Dec. 12, with Peter Pan buses picking up senior citizens at locations around the city. Senior citizens will be informed when they call for reservations, according to a press release.
The event, which will include a meal and band music after Bright Nights, is free thanks to donations, Mayor Alex B. Morse said.
Seniors must be at least 60 and live in Holyoke. No reservations will be accepted by voice mail or before Monday. Space is available for more than 250 seniors, the press release said.
City and state police will escort the buses to and from Bright Nights, the press release said.
Police Chief James M. Neiswanger and Morse thanked volunteers and donors who are contributing to the event.