If High Flying Lights brings your family a little joy this season, please consider paying it forward by supporting HOPE of Union County.
HOPE (Hearts Of People Everywhere) is a volunteer-founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit serving families across Union County, North Carolina — helping local families with Christmas meals and gifts for children, and bringing support to those who need it most during the holiday season.
HOPE is an independent nonprofit. Donations made through the link below go directly to HOPE of Union County — High Flying Lights simply helps spread the word.
A lot of people ask why we do this — why spend months of the year building a light show and then give it away. Honestly, it can be hard to put into words. The simplest answer is that we want to inspire people to have hope, to feel joy, and to just smile — even if it's only for one song, on one cold night, sitting in a car with the people they love.
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In early 2026 we traveled to a Christmas lighting convention, where Mike Williams gave the closing remarks. He spoke about what displays like these meant to him as a young boy, and it summed up the reason behind all of this better than we ever could.
Mike Williams' closing remarks — 2026 Florida MegaMini