It is that time of year again when a sprinkle of sparkling lights brings a sense of wonder to all ages. The South might be snowless but there is plenty of holiday cheer all around.
ALABAMA
Huntsville
Galaxy of Lights
Huntsville Botanical Gardens
Over 1 mile of decorated Christmas fantasy for the entire family’s enjoyment.
Montgomery
Holiday Lights at the Zoo
Montgomery has monkeys, elephants and other assorted animals ablaze in lights.
ARKANSAS
Hot Springs
Holiday Lights Display
Garvan Woodland Gardens
210 acres decorated with over a million lights bring Christmas magic to the mountains.
FLORIDA
Punta Gorda
27th Annual Christmas Light Tour
Cruise the canals of Punta Gorda and find Christmas joy from the water.
GEORGIA
Atlanta
Holiday in Lights
Centennial Olympic Park
A winter wonderland in lights comes south in the form of thousands of twinkling lights.
KENTUCKY
Lexington
Southern Lights
Kentucky Horse Park
A winner for the seasonal glee it delivers! Here the riches of the Bluegrass Country is done up in lights including a thoroughbred horse heading for the finish line.
NORTH CAROLINA
Clemmons
Tanglewood Park Festival of Lights
For 16 years this has been a holiday tradition of the Winston Salem area.
McAdenville
Christmas Town USA
Official Lighting Ceremony: November 30, 2007
Talk about community pride! Most of an entire town dons itself in sparkling holiday attire and then invites the rest of world to come and enjoy for it all for free.
OKLAHOMA
Purcell
Lights from the Heart
(405) 527-2916
With over two miles with 650,000 lit displays and a 100’ tree. Santa feels OK in OK.
SOUTH CAROLINA
Columbia
Lights Before Christmas
River Banks Zoo and Gardens
Over 350 displays with illuminated “residents” of the zoo being showcased. A 10-minute Music in Motion Lights Spectacular is a must as is the new version of The Polar Express.
Sumter
Official Lighting Ceremony: Dec 1st
The Swan Lake and Iris Garden offers free holiday illumination by lighting up over a million bulbs in over 100 displays.
TENNESSEE
Memphis
Sun Trust Zoo Lights
It is hailed as the wildest holiday lights in town. No lion!
VIRGINIA
Virginia Beach
Here surfing Santas meet up with dancing dolphins and festive fish. It is a holiday Fanta Sea, complete with a free CD of seasonal music, for everyone.
WEST VIRGINIA
St Albans
A paddle wheeler, a castle and a fire-breathing dragon are but a few of the illuminated items bringing magic to the season.
TEXAS
Austin
Zilker Tree Stand
Official Lighting Ceremony: Dec 2nd
3,309 lights twinkle from a 155’ metal tree stand.
Operation Blue Santa brings holiday joy to over 4,000 families through the public’s donation of unwrapped gifts for children 12 years old and younger
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