The St. Albans Festival of Lights will open this Friday for its 32nd year, with some modifications because of the pandemic. The festival at St. Albans City Park started in 1988 and it has grown with new displays every year. The annual hay rides and Santa shop are canceled this year, but displayes of Homer Simpson and Spongebob Squarepants will be up, along with thousands of lights assembled by volunteers. A walk-though preview is happening tonight from 6-8 p.m. And opening night is Friday, Nov. 27.