More than 7,000 visitors, nearly nine times 2016’s attendees, participated in the nearly monthlong event this season. Garden Glow now covers several acres with more than 150,000 lights.
“We’ve always got ideas up our sleeves,†said Marotz, adding Chris Schlenker ’09, director of horticulture and grounds, installs lights and decorations and had the vision for the event. “Crowdfunding ventures with the SDSU Foundation team is one way we continue to grow the event. We’re thankful for the individuals, businesses and families who sponsor Garden Glow through memorials, tributes and dedications. Infrastructure has posed some limitations, but that doesn’t stop progress.â€
Construction starts after Halloween and lasts up to the final minutes before the event opens with “Music and Mistletoe†the first Friday in December.
