120420 Holiday Hike (MA)

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Ann Viger, Director of Park Development and Interpretive Services at the Crystal Lake Parks District, exits a pavillion after turning on the decorative lights at the start of the Holiday Night Hike at Veteran Acres Park on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Crystal Lake. The event was rebranded from a one-night "Luminaria Walk" event to a 6-night "Holiday Night Hike" to allow for better social distancing to avoid a crowded one-night event.

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Ann Viger, Director of Park Development and Interpretive Services at the Crystal Lake Parks District, lights candles at the start of the Holiday Night Hike at Veteran Acres Park on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Crystal Lake. The event was rebranded from a one-night "Luminaria Walk" event to a 6-night "Holiday Night Hike" to allow for better social distancing to avoid a crowded one-night event.

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A sign recommends social distancing at the Holiday Night Hike at Veteran Acres Park on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Crystal Lake. The event was rebranded from a one-night "Luminaria Walk" event to a 6-night "Holiday Night Hike" to allow for better social distancing to avoid a crowded one-night event.

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Pedestrians walk the trails during the Holiday Night Hike at Veteran Acres Park on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Crystal Lake. The event was rebranded from a one-night "Luminaria Walk" event to a 6-night "Holiday Night Hike" to allow for better social distancing to avoid a crowded one-night event.

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The Nature Center is decorated for the Holiday Night Hike at Veteran Acres Park on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Crystal Lake. The event was rebranded from a one-night "Luminaria Walk" event to a 6-night "Holiday Night Hike" to allow for better social distancing to avoid a crowded one-night event.

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Ann Viger, Director of Park Development and Interpretive Services at the Crystal Lake Parks District, turns on the decorative lights at the pavillion at the start of the Holiday Night Hike at Veteran Acres Park on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Crystal Lake. The event was rebranded from a one-night "Luminaria Walk" event to a 6-night "Holiday Night Hike" to allow for better social distancing to avoid a crowded one-night event.

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A sign recommends social distancing at the Holiday Night Hike at Veteran Acres Park on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Crystal Lake. The event was rebranded from a one-night "Luminaria Walk" event to a 6-night "Holiday Night Hike" to allow for better social distancing to avoid a crowded one-night event.

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Ann Viger, Director of Park Development and Interpretive Services at the Crystal Lake Parks District, lights candles at the start of the Holiday Night Hike at Veteran Acres Park on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Crystal Lake. The event was rebranded from a one-night "Luminaria Walk" event to a 6-night "Holiday Night Hike" to allow for better social distancing to avoid a crowded one-night event.

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Ann Viger, Director of Park Development and Interpretive Services at the Crystal Lake Parks District, lights candles at the start of the Holiday Night Hike at Veteran Acres Park on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Crystal Lake. The event was rebranded from a one-night "Luminaria Walk" event to a 6-night "Holiday Night Hike" to allow for better social distancing to avoid a crowded one-night event.

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The pavillion is lit with holiday decor as Ann Viger, Director of Park Development and Interpretive Services at the Crystal Lake Parks District, turns on the lights at the start of the Holiday Night Hike at Veteran Acres Park on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Crystal Lake. The event was rebranded from a one-night "Luminaria Walk" event to a 6-night "Holiday Night Hike" to allow for better social distancing to avoid a crowded one-night event.

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Luminaria lines the walkways for the Holiday Night Hike at Veteran Acres Park on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Crystal Lake. The event was rebranded from a one-night "Luminaria Walk" event to a 6-night "Holiday Night Hike" to allow for better social distancing to avoid a crowded one-night event.

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A man walks his dogs by luminaria shortly before the start of the Holiday Night Hike at Veteran Acres Park on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Crystal Lake. The event was rebranded from a one-night "Luminaria Walk" event to a 6-night "Holiday Night Hike" to allow for better social distancing to avoid a crowded one-night event.

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Ann Viger, Director of Park Development and Interpretive Services at the Crystal Lake Parks District, lights candles at the start of the Holiday Night Hike at Veteran Acres Park on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Crystal Lake. The event was rebranded from a one-night "Luminaria Walk" event to a 6-night "Holiday Night Hike" to allow for better social distancing to avoid a crowded one-night event.

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A candle is lit inside a milk jug at the start of the Holiday Night Hike at Veteran Acres Park on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Crystal Lake. The event was rebranded from a one-night "Luminaria Walk" event to a 6-night "Holiday Night Hike" to allow for better social distancing to avoid a crowded one-night event.

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Ann Viger, Director of Park Development and Interpretive Services at the Crystal Lake Parks District, lights candles at the start of the Holiday Night Hike at Veteran Acres Park on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Crystal Lake. The event was rebranded from a one-night "Luminaria Walk" event to a 6-night "Holiday Night Hike" to allow for better social distancing to avoid a crowded one-night event.

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Holiday decorations sway in the wind after the lights are turned on at the start of the Holiday Night Hike at Veteran Acres Park on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Crystal Lake. The event was rebranded from a one-night "Luminaria Walk" event to a 6-night "Holiday Night Hike" to allow for better social distancing to avoid a crowded one-night event.

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Ann Viger, Director of Park Development and Interpretive Services at the Crystal Lake Parks District, looks at the pavillion after turning on the decorative lights at the start of the Holiday Night Hike at Veteran Acres Park on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Crystal Lake. The event was rebranded from a one-night "Luminaria Walk" event to a 6-night "Holiday Night Hike" to allow for better social distancing to avoid a crowded one-night event.

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Candles wait to be lit inside a milk jug at the start of the Holiday Night Hike at Veteran Acres Park on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Crystal Lake. The event was rebranded from a one-night "Luminaria Walk" event to a 6-night "Holiday Night Hike" to allow for better social distancing to avoid a crowded one-night event.

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A sign recommends social distancing at the Holiday Night Hike at Veteran Acres Park on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Crystal Lake. The event was rebranded from a one-night "Luminaria Walk" event to a 6-night "Holiday Night Hike" to allow for better social distancing to avoid a crowded one-night event.

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A sign recommends social distancing at the Holiday Night Hike at Veteran Acres Park on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 in Crystal Lake. The event was rebranded from a one-night "Luminaria Walk" event to a 6-night "Holiday Night Hike" to allow for better social distancing to avoid a crowded one-night event.