Edmonton seniors get exclusive day to enjoy indoor light show

The Golden Seniors Day on Dec. 11, 2025. (Galen McDougall/CTV News Edmonton)

The Edmonton Expo Centre bussed in senior care facility residents on Thursday to check out this year’s Glow show – and those residents had the place all to themselves.

Golden Seniors Day was for seniors to explore the 1.5-million-light indoor display without the usual crowds.

“It’s a really casual, fun, relaxed atmosphere,” said event owner Shannon Van Norman in an interview Thursday.

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Van Norman said the day typically draws hundreds of seniors, but the freezing weather on Thursday dwindled turnout. Those who did come out say they enjoyed their time exploring the enchanted forest-themed displays.

“I’ve never been to it,” said one resident, Andry Gurba. “I love it. And I hope everyone comes.”

“I like the lotuses and the butterflies and the gnomes,” said another resident, Laurie. “It’s just awesome … I think the train ride was phenomenal. It’s warmer.”

The Glow Christmas Festival runs until Dec. 31. While the seniors’ day ended at 3 p.m. Thursday, Glow will continue to hold special event days, like Oilers Fan Day on Sunday.

With files from CTV News Edmonton’s Galen McDougall