Ashland, Ky. - Just as if it was home to thousands of fireflies of every color, Ashland's Central Park explodes with a rainbow of shades each winter.

This holiday season is no different. The Winter Wonderland of Lights Festival lit up earlier this month, transforming the 52-acre park into a kaleidoscopic extravaganza of color.

From Santa and his elves to a rocking horse to towering dinosaurs, the 2005 version of the annual event offers a little of everything in the 40 holiday displays that include more than 750,000 lights.

The free event will light up the skies from dusk until 11 p.m. each night through Jan. 2. The wonderland continues to attract visitors from across the Tri-State.

Visitors who don't feel like walking or driving around the display can hop a ride on the Wonderland Express train.

Rides will be available from 6 to 9 p.m. every Friday and Saturday and from 6 to 8 p.m. through Dec. 20. The train's station is in the historic Central Park log cabin.

Santa will be making a few special pit stops each weekend during train hours.   

Snow or not, the winter wonderland is already open for fun.