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Tickets to Luminaria must be purchased in advance and will not be available at the door.<\/p>\n<h2>Luminaria 2024 at the University of Alberta Botanic Garden:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>When<\/strong>: December 13-15, 20-22 &amp; 27-29, 2024<br \/>\n5-10 p.m. Last entry at 9:30 p.m.<br \/>\n<strong>Time<\/strong>: 5:00 pm &#8211; 10:00 pm; Last entry at 9:30 pm<br \/>\n<strong>Where<\/strong>: University of Alberta Botanic Garden<br \/>\n<strong>Address<\/strong>: 51227 AB-60, Spruce Grove<br \/>\n<strong>Website<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ualberta.ca\/en\/botanic-garden\/whats-on\/luminaria.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ualberta.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Brighten your night and warm your heart this winter with the return of Luminaria to the University of Alberta Botanic Garden! 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