✨This year's Dominion Energy Gardenfest of Lights inspired by 'the elements'

HENRICO COUNTY, Va. The theme of this year's Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights, which is illuminating Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden nightly through Jan. 4, is "The Elements."

USA Today ranked the display No. 1 in its 10 Best botanical gardens with holiday lights contest for two years in a row.

Michelle Israel, the facility's director of exhibitions, said the annual GardenFest "just represents so much" for the 82-acre beloved public garden.

"The effort of not only the staff, but the volunteers and having the community come back year after year, it makes it very special," Israel said. "And I think that's what all the traditions are special for the families. So I just want to thank the community for supporting us."

The event features more than just the incredible light show. Youll also