I drove through the AT&T Center's first-ever holiday light display. Here's how it went.

I drove through the AT&T Center's first-ever holiday light display. Here's how it went.

Holiday celebrations are here, but so is the coronavirus pandemic, which is proving to be a real-life Grinch, but there are still ways to safely ring in the season.

The AT&T Center is one of the places offering a socially distanced option to get in the spirit. The home of the Spurs is welcoming holiday revelers to the grounds for IllumiNight, the arena's first-ever holiday light display.

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Guests embark on a mile-long journey of more than 4 million lights in themed displays designed by Decor IQ, a local company. Visitors can enjoy the lights from the safety of their vehicles.

The AT&T Center is limiting interaction between customers and employees through a touchless ticketing process. Each attendee must wear a mask or face covering when interacting with people outside of one's party, like other guests, concessions employees or photographers.

The event debuted Thursday night and lasts through Jan. 3. The lights start twinkling at 6 p.m.

See below for takeaways from the inaugural night.