Anderson Lights of Hope started out over two decades ago as a drive through Christmas light show. The purpose of the light show was to help spread Christmas cheer through the upstate while giving back to local charities throughout the community. In 2005 Dennis Lavold and Ben Phillips agreed together not to let Lights of Hope end in Anderson when the managing agency decided to close. As Anderson Lights of Hope grew as a non-profit organization, so did our programs, and events. Anderson Lights of Hope now hosts a number of events, including the Anderson Christmas Lights, the Upstate Regional Drill Championships, and more all to help raise awareness for local charities in Anderson County.