There's a big change for Allentown's Lights in the Parkway on select Mondays

• Allentown has announced on Facebook "Move It Mondays," when walkers, bikers and runners can explore the city's dazzling Lights in the Parkway display
• The event will be 5:30-7:30 p.m. on select Mondays through Dec. 18
• While drivers will have to pay, the event is free to the public

ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Lights in the Parkway is not just for cars anymore — at least on select Mondays through December.

The city announced on its Facebook page “Move-It Mondays” for the holiday lights display in Lehigh Parkway, during which anyone can walk, run or bike through the parkway.

No reservations are needed, the page says, and the event is free to the public. It will occur from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, Dec. 4, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18.

However, a few residents commented on the post with questions.

“We came for Paws in the Parkway last year. Are dogs allowed [in Move-It Mondays] this year?” Sue Marek asked.

“Dogs are allowed in Walk, Bike, Run sessions. They can also drive the route as well with their owners,” replied Genesis Ortega, communications director for the City of Allentown, on behalf of the page.

A couple of comments brought up parking for the walkers and bikers.

“I question the parking for walkers? Should be interesting,” posted Mary Beth Kostik-Fatzinger.

“Parking is available on Lehigh Parkway South. City staff will direct runners, bikers, and walkers into Lights in the Parkway from the parking area,” Ortega said.

“This is great! Does it start at one end and walk to the end and back or park like we did for the dog walk a few years ago and kinda start in the middle to the start and around?” Mandy Lynn asked.

“It starts at the entrance, and you'll need to walk, bike, or run to the end and then turn back around,” Ortega said.

An annual Allentown tradition, Lights in the Parkway will open on Nov. 24 for its 27th year and run through Dec. 31.

Earlier this week, Mayor Mat Tuerk’s administration said it “will prioritize making sure that we offer basic city services" if Allentown City Council won't agree to a budget that includes a tax increase.

But that could mean cutting Allentown’s Fourth of July fireworks display, Lights in the Parkway and other special events, the administration said.

In response, council member Ed Zucal released a statement saying he "condemned Mayor Matt Tuerk's threat" to cancel those events, which "amount to pennies on the dollar within the city's budget."