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Even More Dazzling Light Displays Throughout the South



Destinations throughout the South understood the assignment, without a doubt. Nothing better defines the holiday season than grand displays of twinkles and shimmers.


Brighten your holidays by visiting one of the many holiday light displays throughout the region.


Missouri


Celebration of Lights, through Dec. 30, O’Fallon: The region’s largest holiday light display at Fort Zumwalt Park features lighted scenes designed and funded by local organizations, churches and businesses. Opt to drive through or reserve seats on a horse-drawn carriage, tractor-pulled hayride or the city train. On Dec. 8 - 10, stroll along the illuminated route.


Garden Glow at Missouri Botanical Garden, through Jan. 4, 2025, St. Louis: Two million dazzling lights transform the garden into a winter wonderland, ready for exploration.


Powell Garden Festival of Lights, through Jan. 4, 2025, Kansas City: The garden is decorated with lights, and visitors can also enjoy a walk-in snow globe, a magic tree, a light maze and more.

Arkansas


Holiday Lights at Garvan Woodland Gardens, through Dec. 31, Hot Springs: Over 7 million lights decorated the gardens during the holidays.


Christmas at the Park, Nov. 27 - Dec. 23, Jonesboro: Over a half-mile drive-through of about 65 collections of almost 450 pieces with over 400,000 lights at Joe Mack Campbell Park. Special features include a Snowflake Forest and a 300-foot lighted tunnel. Check the calendar for special nights.


White River Wonderland, Nov. 27 - Jan. 2, 2025, Batesville: Arkansas’ oldest city transforms into the “Christmas Capital of Arkansas” as millions of lights decorate the 35-acre Riverside Park. Drive-through, ride the train or take a carriage ride. In addition, there’s also ice skating, a Ferris Wheel and more.


Texas


Santa’s Wonderland, through Dec. 30, College Station: Hop on the hayride to enjoy the view of over four million lights. Or you can upgrade your ride with a horse and carriage tour. For those who would rather walk (or want to do both), a secondary lighted walking trail includes Santa's Lone Star Lane, perfect for photos and the Nativity Scene, with live animals. There are add-ons to enhance your visit and special night as well.


Walkway of Lights at Lakeside Park, through Jan. 4, 2025, Marble Falls: Stroll through the Christmas sculptures on Marble Falls Lake.


Prairie Lights, Nov. 28 - Dec. 31, Grand Prairie: Take in 4 million lights along two miles of path. There's also a Holiday Village, a walk-thru forest and more.


Austin Trail of Lights, Dec. 10 -23: The Zilker Park walk-through features over 2 million lights, 90 lighted holiday trees, and more than 70 other holiday displays and lighted tunnels. In addition, there are special nights and events.


Louisiana


Christmas in Lafreniere Park, Dec. 1. -30, Metairie: The lights shine grandly at this drive-through holiday experience starting at dusk. Among the whimsical displays include the New Orleans Saints with the Lombardi Trophy.

Mississippi


50 Nights of Lights, through Jan. 1, 2025, Cleveland: See over 1 million lights in the displays throughout downtown and delight in the weekly events.


Light Garden, through Jan. 1, 2025, Olive Branch: Enjoy an immersive light show, live entertainment and shopping opportunities.


Canton Christmas Festival, Nov. 29 - Dec. 23: Over 100,000 dazzling lights surround Canton’s Historic Square. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride, see the four-story Christmas tree, walk through an 18-foot gift box and more.

Alabama


Oxford Festival of Lights, through Dec. 24: Chocolocco Park shines through the evening and night with the drive-through holiday lights show. Also, don’t forget to visit Santa’s Village, where there’s something for all ages.

Magic Christmas in Lights, Nov. 29 - Jan. 5, 2025, Theodore: Be dazzled walking through the 65-acre Bellingrath Gardens and Home to take in over 1,100 set pieces, 3 million lights and 16 scenes.

Tennessee


Pinnacle Speedway In Lights, through Jan. 4, 2025, Bristol: Bristol Motor Speedway is a four-mile trip through 3 million lights, powered by TVA, and the chance to take a lap around “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile.” End the experience at the Christmas Village, on the infield.

Dancing Lights of Christmas, through Jan. 4, 2025, Lebanon: Considered the state's largest drive-thru holiday light and music show, enjoy over 2 million lights synchronized to music along a 2.5-mile route. There is also Santa's Village, complete with the man himself, along with carnival rides and sweets.


Cheekwood Estate & Gardens’ Holiday LIGHTS, through Jan. 5, 2025, Nashville: The one-mile path is illuminated by more than a million lights. There's also a Holiday Marketplace and more.


Candy Land Christmas, Nov. 30 - Jan. 5, Johnson City: Wrap yourself in the magic of the holidays at Candy Land Christmas in downtown Johnson City, named “Top Christmas Tree Display in America” by Fox News. Take in festive scenes with more than one million lights and over 180 decorated trees.


Georgia



Fantasy in Lights at Callaway Gardens, through Jan. 4, 2025, Pine Mountain: Recognized as one of the world's "Top 10 Places to See Holiday Lights" by National Geographic Traveler, it has 10 million lights, 17 Christmas scenes and more. Drive or take the Jolly Trolley.


Noel Magic Lights, through Jan. 1, 2025, Hampton: The Atlanta Motor Speedway turns into a drive-thru holiday lights experience.


Holiday Garden Lights, Nov. 27 - Jan. 1, 2025, Adairsville: Enjoy the holiday lights and festive decor on a self-guided walking tour of Barnsley Resort's historic boxwood parterre and Manor House.


Macon Christmas Light Extravaganza, Nov. 29 - Jan. 5, 2025: Illuminating four blocks in downtown Macon glow with over 500,000 lights. The 45-minute shows on the top of 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m., feature the bright lights synchronized to music arranged and performed by the Macon Pops.


Florida


Magic of Lights, through Jan. 4, 2025, Daytona Beach: The drive-through holiday-themed light display features dozens of displays and digital animation, along with the 200-foot Enchanting Tunnel of Lights and more.


Holiday Fantasy of Lights, through Jan. 4, 2025, Coconut Creek: Take in 65 larger-than-life displays, multiple animation techniques, 3-D experiences and more along the 3.5-mile stretch in Tradewinds Park - North Entrance.


Deck the Chairs, Nov. 27 - Jan. 1, 2025, Jacksonville: More than 40 American Red Cross lifeguard chairs displayed in Jacksonville Beach are decorated in coastal-themed designs and lights.


Sowell’s North Pole, Nov. 29 - Dec. 26, Milton: Drive through and marvel at over 1 million holiday lights on display. Also, enjoy a train ride, concession and more.

South Carolina


Santa's Southern Lights at Sara's, through Dec. 29, Trenton: Walk through the lighted trail, check out the farm attractions and more.


Holiday Festival of Lights, through Dec. 31, Charleston: Enjoy a three-mile display of multicolored lights throughout the park, featuring over 750 light displays and other activities.


Fireflies Holiday Lights, through Jan. 4, 2025, Columbia: Take in lots and lots of lights and events for the entire family.


North Carolina


Tanglewood Festival of Lights, through Jan. 1, 2025, Clemmons: The nearly five-mile drive-thru route offers 80 displays and more than a million total lights. There is also a gift shop and S'moreville.


Winter Wonderlights, through Jan. 5, 2025, Greensboro: The holiday light show, with its millions of lights and festive melodies, transforms the Greensboro Science Center into a holiday delight.


Speedway Christmas, through Jan. 5, 2025, Concord: 4 million sparking lights illuminate Charlotte Motor Speedway’s 3.75-mile track. The country’s largest drive-through synchronized light show also features an infield Christmas Village, open Thursday - Sunday nights, with a 16,000-square-foot TV showing holiday movie classics, fire pits for s’mores roasting and more.


Kersey Valley Christmas, Nov. 29 - Dec. 23, Archdale: Experience the glow of two million LED lights and enjoy unlimited rides and activities as nearly 100 acres of Donna and Tony Wohlgemuth's family farm turns into a festive playground.


Kentucky


Burnside Christmas Island, through Dec. 31: Enjoy over 80 lighted scenes, photo ops, visits with Santa and more.


Christmas in the Park, Nov. 27- Dec. 31, Paducah: Drive through or walk through the thousands of lights throughout Bob Noble Park.


Southern Lights Holiday Festival, Nov. 29- Dec. 31, Lexington: View over a million twinkling lights as you drive through the Kentucky Horse Park. At the trail’s end, enjoy Holiday Village, which includes Animal Land, model trains and more.


Patti's Festival of Lights, through Jan. 31, 2025, Grand Rivers: See over 1.5 million sparkling lights, including the decorated and illuminated Patti’s 1880s Settlement.

Virginia


Illuminate Light Show, through Dec. 31, Doswell: Recognized as the state's Virginia’s largest synchronized Christmas light and music show, the over 2-mile route features more than three million Christmas lights.


Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights, through Jan. 5, 2025, Richmond: In addition to millions of lights throughout the gardens, enjoy model trains, The Fairy Village and more.


Winter Glow at Mount Vernon, Nov. 29 - 30, Dec. 15-19 and Dec. 23: The estate takes a festive glow and illumination. Learn about 18th-century holiday traditions, dance in the Greenhouse and more, including meeting Aladdin, the camel.


High Country Lights, through Jan. 1, 2025, Galax: Felts Park hosts a musical light show featuring over two hundred thousand Christmas lights choreographed to the sounds of the season. Additional activities include carriage rides, food trucks, selfie areas and more.


WinterFest on the Wisconsin, through Jan. 1, 2025, Norfolk: Experience over 1 million lights in themed light zones. Other festivities include Mistletoe Marina, Elf Door Discovery and more.


West Virginia


St. Albans Festival of Lights, Nov. 29 - Dec. 26: The longest-running drive-through Christmas lights display in the area with Santa visits Nov. 29 - Dec. 23.


Celebration of Lights, Nov. 29 - Dec. 16, Dec. 18 -23 and Dec. 26 - 29, Fairmont: Drive through 1.3 miles of light displays in Morris Park. On Wednesday nights in December, safely walk the route to enjoy the lights.




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