Best Places to See Christmas Lights in Alabama

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (GOOD DAY LIVING) – It’s starting to look so much like Christmas, and what higher approach is there to get into the vacation spirit than gazing on the glowing lights? Seize your winter gear and cargo the household as much as spot a few of this season’s most festive shows. If the chilly climate intimidates you, don’t worry as a result of there are many drive-thru sights to maintain you heat and comfy contained in the automotive with out lacking out on this timeless custom.

This itemizing is in random order. Should you’re out searching for the perfect gentle shows and have a suggestion on locations we should always add, please electronic mail hannah.crowe@wbrc.com.

415 Gilley Rd, Gadsden

Gilley’s Christmas lights are again in motion this 12 months after taking the final two years off. J.C Gilley, who has now handed away, welded metallic and handmade every fixture of sunshine to show his household house into a singular winter wonderland. In 2018, the Gilley household received “The Nice Christmas Mild Combat.” The free gentle present is going on now in Ball Play, and also you received’t wish to miss it!

954 Leon Smith Pkwy, Oxford

Positioned at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, this pageant of lights is enjoyable for the entire household. After driving by means of the lights step into Santa’s Village for ice skating, footage with Santa, slides, and inflatables. And don’t overlook to seize a festive snack and cup of scorching cider earlier than leaving! The pageant is open now by means of December 24.

1450 Noccalula Street, Gadsden

Rejoice Christmas with town of Gadsden and benefit from the festive lights in addition to meals distributors, practice rides, visits with Santa, and a spectacular view. Common admission features a practice experience for under $8 Monday-Thursday and $10 Friday-Sunday. Tickets can be found on-line solely, so be certain that to safe your spot prematurely.

2612 Lane Park Rd, Birmingham

The Birmingham Botanical Gardens Winter Mild Path is open by means of January 2 however is closed on Christmas Day. Strolling the path takes about 60-90 minutes, so costume climate appropriately! Collect the entire household and e-book your time slot on-line to attend this timeless expertise.

2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham

In the course of the months of November, December, and January, the Birmingham Zoo transforms right into a glowing sensation. On choose nights from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. you possibly can attend this illuminating expertise. Catch a experience on the practice or a spin on the carousel when you’re there, however remember that the zoo animals is not going to be viewable throughout Glow Wild. To keep away from lengthy traces, seize your tickets on-line earlier than your go to.

309 Studdard Drive Clanton

This walk-through Christmas gentle attraction is in Clanton. When you’re right here, for those who’re fortunate, you would possibly catch Santa hanging out and taking free photographs!

1544 Sportsman Lake Rd NW, Cullman

This Cullman County Christmas custom options over one million lights, Christmas practice, horse and carriage rides, photograph sales space, and snow machine. This fun-filled attraction is open by means of December 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission to Sportsman Lake Winder Wonderland is barely $10 per car.

1 River Rd, Gadsden

This drive-thru gentle present situated in Gadsden operates till January first. Be sure to have money readily available as a result of playing cards aren’t excepted. Youngsters’s admission is $3, and adults are $5.

1225 Palisades Pkwy, Oneonta

Palisades Park is in Blount County. The shows are created by quite a few individuals and volunteers which pull this group occasion collectively. Whereas admission is free, donations are accepted. Be certain to tune into 95.3 for holly jolly tunes whereas visiting the park.

218 twenty third Avenue NE, Fayette

Christmas on the Park situated at Guthrie Smith Park is a drive-thru Christmas lights expertise and has grow to be a household favourite regional occasion for many individuals. The one charges accepted are donations.

4500 fifth Ave S Constructing C, Birmingham

The Wacky Cheesy Mild Tour is the proper time to decorate in your cheesy Christmas sweater and hop on the bus for the perfect of the worst cheesy Christmas tour. For $45 you possibly can take part on the enjoyable with a normal admissions bus ticket or reserve your personal get together bus for an evening of laughter and enjoyable. The busses depart from Cahaba Brewing Firm each quarter-hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. December 13, 15, 20, and 22.

Bearden Lane, West Blocton

The drive-thru Bearden Christmas Lights situated in West Blocton begin at 5:00 p.m. nightly. Make sure to tune into the radio stations posted on the shows to get the total vacation expertise.

500 County Street 128, Calera

Christmas Fantasyland’s lights in Calera are on from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the course of the week and 5:30 p.m. 10:30 p.m. throughout weekends. When you’re there don’t overlook to go to Elsa’s fortress and Whoville!

6415 Previous Springville Rd., Pinson

Should you don’t wish to cope with the crowds or the chilly climate, Clay-Chalkville Animal Clinic is a superb place to view the lights. The veterinarian, Dr. Hart, and his staff flip the clinic into a vacation deal with for teenagers and adults alike.

505 E Three Notch St, Andalusia

Should you’re searching for stunning vacation lights, ice skating, horse drawn carriage rides, snow exhibits, and a fun-filled vacation expertise, you’ll wish to go to Christmas in Sweet Land in Andalusia. With quaint B&B’s and several other eating choices, flip your Christmas lights go to right into a full-blown Christmas weekend. Admission to Christmas in Sweet Land is FREE whereas some sights are a further payment.

Winners Approach, Birmingham

Lights of Noel Drive-Via Vacation Mild Present is situated at Birmingham Race Course till January 2. The spectacular gentle present is synchronized to Christmas music and is enjoyable for all ages. Ticket costs for a automotive or household van are $25 on weekdays and $30 on weekends.

925 Important Avenue, Gardendale

Rocket Across the Christmas Tree Path is an occasion supporting the Dick Lee Memorial Scholarship Fund. Tree sponsors get a 6–7-foot Christmas tree arrange on the Gardendale Civic Heart garden dealing with Gardendale Excessive College. The timber are displayed FREE to the general public from December 6 although January 1.

1813 Arrow Drive, Alabaster

Positioned in Alabaster, this Christmas present begins the day after Thanksgiving and runs till New Yr’s Day. Pack up the household and get within the Christmas spirit with the free music and light-weight present.

5703 HWY 39, Chelsea

This gentle present in Chelsea has been put collectively by Ricky and his household every year since 2010. Beginning at 5:00 p.m. pull as much as the house and switch your radio to 97.1 FM for the vacation magic!

8333 West Hill Street, Pinson

Now by means of Christmas evening head over to Bama Lights in Pinson for loads of FREE vacation magic. Be certain to vary the radio station to 88.1 FM for the total expertise. You additionally would possibly catch a glimpse of Santa on December 9 or December 16. Though this magical present is free, donations are appreciated.

21. The Toy Store on Magnolia

211 Magnolia Avenue, Trussville

Invoice and Trisha Latham handmade all of the decorations at this stunning show of lights and decorations. The home is cute and made to look identical to Santa’s toy store.

22. Peppertree Neighborhood

Peppertree subdivision in Trussville

Lots of the homes within the Peppertree subdivision of Trussville go all out for the Christmas vacation. Take a leisurely drive by means of the neighborhood to see some festive gentle shows!

23. Christmas on the Jenkins

1008 Wooden Duck Approach, Alabaster

Go see the Christmas gentle show at 1008 Wooden Duck Approach in Alabaster “Christmas at The Jenkins!” Yearly the Jenkins add extra to their show, and that is their largest show thus far! Get pleasure from over 20,000 lights to incorporate stunning vivid arches and a 20 ft. mega Christmas tree!

24. The Protect in Hoover

The Protect subdivision in Hoover

The homes in The Protect neighborhood in Hoover all the time show stunning Christmas lights by means of the vacation season. Seize your loved ones and head by means of this subdivision to get a free gaze on the sparkly lights.

25. Smith Household Lights

3212 Hint Circle, Trussville

Should you’re close to the Hidden Hint Subdivision in Trussville, you received’t wish to miss these lights! The glowing star upon the practically 50 ft. tree will seize your consideration from a number of streets away. The Smith household began adorning in 2014 and have grown their lights assortment by including one thing new every year. A number of of the decorations, together with the star, cross, and arches, are handmade by the couple.

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