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'Tis the season to drink & be merry!
Our "Barrels & Bulbs" wine and holiday lights limousine tours are back and better than ever! Service will begin on Friday November 26th and is available for booking through December 23rd!
Due to covid-19, we will not be offering public tours this year, but are able to accomodate private groups of 2-40! So, grab your friends & family, design your OWN adventure from our selection of fun destination routes, and then cozy into one of our luxury vehicles to enjoy an evening of "Sipping & Sightseeing" with us as you tour the colorful pageantry and lights of Christmas in Northeast Ohio!
You'll begin your magical evening of winter fun at Little Birdie Wine Nest as early as 4pm to enjoy a glass of "Holiday Sangria" in your choice of white or red, while you do some gift shopping in our award winning store, and perhaps nosh on some food from our delicious snacks & shareables menu at your reserved table(s)!
This first glass of Sangria is included in your tour pricing, and from there you will be able to purchase any bottles and snacks you'd like to enjoy during the tour from our selection of over 1,000 options!
At 6:00pm sharp we'll introduce you to your friendly private chauffeur and send you off with a complimentary "Baileys Infused Peppermint Mocha to keep you warm!
From there, you'll embark on a curated adventure visiting popular area Christmas lighting displays while listening to some of your favorite holiday carols, of course!
Little Birdie will provide each tour guest with a beautiful cheese & charcuterie snack box to enjoy on your drive, as well an assortment of holiday-centric bottles of wine to share! From there, you'll be on a magical (approximately) 5 hour journey to visit a variety of walk-around and drive through locations based on your route selection below!
This is the perfect holiday activity for families, friends & coworkers! But be sure to reserve your date quickly! Vehicles are limited, and this event always sells out quickly each year!
Barrels & Bulbs: Private Holiday Lights Tours
DOWNTOWN ROUTE:
1. Cleveland Public Square:
- Walk around & enjoy a beautiful holiday-themed light display throughout the entire 6.5 acre park!
2. Christmas Story House:
- Stop to take pictures outside of this iconic Christmas movie set! (*House tour not included)
3. "Candy Cane Lane" in Berea:
-Over 6,000 lights being a mix of LED & incandescent, 5 Christmas trees, flashing floodlights, an illuminated "Merry Christmas" sign, Santa coming out of the chimney, giant candy canes and tons of inflatables!
4. "Lights on Baldwin":
- This display is timed to music with 15 different songs! We'll set the radio to 91.7FM and enjoy the show! This display also features blow up molds and several cut out characters like Spongebob, the Grinch, Frosty, Star Wars, and even a Christmas MOOSE!
5. Crown Point Parkway:
- One of the best light displays in NE Ohio, included in the "Top 5" in the Country! People from all over the world travel to walk under the lit arches and enjoy the holiday spirit!
6. City of Strongsville "Winter Wonderland":
- Tour through Santa’s Sparkle Peppermint Palace, two tunnels(multi-color and ice), and see their 40’ Christmas tree, and lit clock tower.
SOUTHSIDE ROUTE:
1. Wadsworth Griswold House:
- A tribute to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation! View the 250 strands of lights, 100 bulbs per strand - for a grand total of 25,000 twinkle lights!
2. The Jenkins Family Light Show:
- Featuring over 5,000 lights on a 17 ft. mega tree, a 3 ft. mega star, 8 arches, 8 mini trees, 8 mini stars and house and yard outlines. Plus, matricies with over 100,000 lights all synchronized to music!
3. The Naelitz Family Christmas Display:
- Lights synced to music alongside driveway arches, inflatables, lit figures, a nativity scene, a dancing Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more!
4. Historic Medina Square
- The decorations and lights in Medina Square emphasize the charm of the community. The 10-foot-tall tree in the Gazebo is always enchantingly decorated each holiday season. Window displays featured in all the local shops give you that Hallmark Christmas town feel. The whole square is the perfect Winter Wonderland!
5. Crown Point Parkway:
- One of the best light displays in NE Ohio, included in the "Top 5" in the Country! People from all over the world travel to walk under the lit arches and enjoy the holiday spirit!
6. City of Strongsville "Winter Wonderland":
- Tour through Santa’s Sparkle Peppermint Palace, two tunnels(multi-color and ice), and see their 40’ Christmas tree, and lit clock tower.
EASTSIDE ROUTE:
1. Historic Downtown Chagrin Falls:
- This town is straight out of a Hallmark movie! Their magical display includes a 46-ft Norwegian spruce donated by a local resident, alongside 177 additional trees adorned with thousands of feet of cedar garland and ribbon, and hundreds of bows. Enjoy the illuminated waterfall, historic candy shop, Jeni's ice cream and more!
2. Lights on Bradley:
- Just a short walk or drive from downtown Chagrin Falls, featuring 8,000+ lights including a “Tree of Lights” with more than 5000 changing lights on a large maple tree in the yard.
3. Drive Through Aurora:
- Stay warm & cozy inside your vehicle, as you drive through this magical display featuring thousands of lights & inflatables galore!
4. Margevicius Christmas Wonderland
- Started over 25 years ago, including a 23ft. tree, 25,000 lights, inflatables, candy cane lane, arches, nativities, wireframes and other vintage display pieces.
5. Petkovsek Family Christmas Lights:
- Lights and decorations on the front and back of the house, including lit driveway arches, inflatables, blow molds, Christmas decor and LED and incandescent lights.
WESTSIDE ROUTE:
1. Pokorny Family Christmas Lights:
- 50,000 lights, 20 inflatables, 17-yard displays, and a spinning snow globe in a drive-by display.
2. Bob Mangan's Winter Wonderland:
-50,000+ lights that include lighted arches on the driveway and sidewalks, subtle Christmas music playing in the background, and many inflatables tastefully placed, including a life-like Santa with a bench for photos, and much more!
3. "Lights on the Lake" at Lakeview Park:
- From the comfort of your vehicle, enjoy the lighted displays, and catch a glimpse of Santa!
4. The DeVere Family Christmas Display:
- More than 20,000 LED lights and growing every year! This display is spread out over two lots, which includes 24 Christmas trees, a nativity scene, full-size ornaments, Santa and his sleigh, frosty, lots of presents, reindeer, and a detached garage which is decorated as a gingerbread house! The biggest attraction is the man-made Ice Rink that sits in the middle of all our Christmas trees!
5. "Mr. Griswold" of Avon Lake:
- More than 50,000 lights and trees have been added as well as other new items for 2021! More than 40 decorated trees, thousands of LED lights, a beautiful hand-made manger scene, a candy cane tunnel, and special “sparkle balls.” You might even get a glimpse of Santa closer to Christmas!
Q: Will I recieve my tickets in the mail?
A: Nope! Even though our silly website tells you "your item has been shipped" - you won't recieve anything in the mail. As soon as you purchase tickets - you're added to our in house guest list!
Q: Are there minimum age requirements to participate in this event?
A: 21+ only. Valid ID will be checked upon arrival at LBWN. There is no outside alcohol permitted into the facility or onto the limousine by law. All additional alcohol for the tour must be purchased at Little Birdie Wine Nest.
Q: What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?
A: Free parking is available at Little Birdie Wine Nest! Upon return to your cars, the Little Birdie Wine Nest will be closed - so please arrange for transportation services if necessary, or a safe ride home. For an additional fee you can schedule chauffeur services through Company Car by calling 216-861-7433.
Q: What can I bring into the event?
A: You are welcome to bring any non-alcoholic drinks or snacks to enjoy along the way in addition to your wine and alcohol purchases from Little Birdie!
Q: How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
A: You can email robin@littlebirdiewinenest.com or call the shop at 216-785-9922!Q: What are your Covid-19 vehicle cleaning policies?
A: Company Car & Limousine has always provided highly cleaned and sanitized vehicles for our customers but to add extra protection for our valued customers we ensure a vehicle deep cleaning before and after every reservation. We health screen all chauffeurs and always require them to wear masks. All surfaces are sanitized multiple times per day.
Q: What's the refund policy?
A: No Refunds. Your ticket is valid for the specific date/event for which you purchase. If you are unable to attend the event for any reason - we are not able to issue refunds or transfer your ticket to alternate dates/events. Your ticket is not valid for store credit of any kind. You may transfer your ticket to a friend, just give us a call to let us know of the switch.