How about a chicken sandwich to go with your holiday lights this year?
That’s what an Athens Chick-fil-A is offering with its annual celebration of the season. The eatery at 3637 Atlanta Hwy has launched its showing of nearly 1 million lights strung around the restaurant and the trees on the premises.
The store’s operator, Alex Clark, launched #LightsofAthens to create family traditions and spread hope, according to the restaurant’s Facebook page. He strung up the twinkling display with landscape lighting company Lighting Pros.
“Bring the kiddos, grab an ice cream and enjoy your traditions with family,” Clark wrote on Facebook of the set up.
#LightsOfAthens kicked off tonight. Bring the kiddos, grab an ice cream and enjoy your traditions with family. #Hope #Tradition
Posted by Alex Clark on Monday, November 2, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has not stopped the eatery from the stringing of the lights, which also covers the roof of the restaurant with a Christmas tree of lights.
Many are thankful that the Athens Chick-fil-A has continued the tradition.
“Thank you for putting up the beautiful lights every year - and especially this year,” one customer commented on Facebook.
Another said “Thank You Alex. They are always amazing to see. All of us love viewing them. It is a tradition for us every year.”
New in 2020 is a radio station guests can tune into while they enjoy the holiday display.
“You can hear your business, family, or organization on our exclusive radio by sponsoring a night,” the restaurant said in a Facebook post. “How to sponsor? We are asking our guests to directly donate a minimum of $100 to Operation Underground Railroad. O.U.R. helps rescue children from sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. After donating, send your receipt to marketing.cfa.atlhwy@gmail.com to select a night to hear your ad!”
This far from the first year that the lights have made an impression. In December 2016, the Athens eatery went viral after a video showing a 360-degree view of the spot made the rounds.
