Firestone Park’s Joy of Christmas display marks fifth year

COLUMBIANA — Though snow would enhance the setting, the balmy weather in the Mahoning Valley has buoyed attendance at the drive-through Joy of Christmas light display in Fire-stone Park.

That’s what Larry Deidrick, owner of Columbiana Diner and president of Columbiana Area Tourism Bureau, said of the holiday feature at the 68-acre park established by the donation of land and funds by Harvey S. Firestone. The tourism board works closely with Columbiana Chamber of Commerce.

This is the fifth year for the display. “Last year, we had about 4,200 cars with some 20,000 people visit,” Deidrick said. He said the busiest days are on the weekend, with Friday nights attracting about 200 cars and Saturdays, between 300 to 400.

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