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Grandpa Gang donates to 53 groups
Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com
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A car goes through a light tunnel at the start of Christmas Wonderland, the annual holiday light display put on by The Grandpa Gang in Alton’s Rock Spring Park during the opening night on Friday, Nov. 27. The This year the Grandpa Gang has increased donations to area community organizations following record attendance during the 2020 holiday event, with nearly $65,000 was distributed to 53 organizations.
ALTON Nearly $65,000 has been distributed to 53 civic organizations. courtesy of the Grandpa Gang and Christmas Wonderland.
Despite COVID-19 precautions limiting some displays last year, a record number of visitors attended Christmas Wonderland during the 2020 holiday season meaning the volunteer Grandpa Gang is able to increase its donations to local organizations.