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The COVID-19 pandemic may have put a damper on traditional holiday gatherings, but drive-thru Christmas lights displays across Texas provide a way to celebrate the holiday season while social distancing.
The great thing about all these light show experiences is that you do not have to leave the comfort of your own car to capture some of the Christmas spirit.
Note: Unless listed, all prices are per vehicle. See each display webpage for exact times, passenger and vehicle limits, and other regulations.
TMLIRP 2020 Drive-Thru Christmas Lights Display Guide
Athens: The Christmas Park – Land of Lights
Drive-thru more than a mile decorated with over 4 million lights, including more than 60 different musical scenes and 50 motion-controlled light scenes. Display also includes six tunnels, 14 arches and 2,000 wood cutouts.
Location: Loop 7 and Patterson Road in East Texas
Dates: November 10, 2020 – January 3, 2021
Cost: Starts at $25.
Cost: Starts at $25.
More information: http://christmasparkathens.net/
Austin: The 56th Annual Austin Trail of Lights
One of capital’s longest running holiday traditions, the 56th Annual Austin Trail of Lights is returning to Zilker Park as a drive-thru event. The trail features more than 2 million lights illuminating the park, 90 lighted holiday trees and more than 70 other holiday displays and lighted tunnels.
Location: Zilker Park: 2100 Barton Springs Rd. Austin, TX 78704
Dates: November 28, 2020 - January 3, 2021
Cost: Premium Dash Pass option $60; General Admission $25 or $35.
More information: https://austintrailoflights.org/
Cleveland: Christmas Ranch
This is on the smaller side but amazing considering it is just a homeowner putting on the display for free! They have been 
putting up lights for 30+ years and have been featured on ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight”.
putting up lights for 30+ years and have been featured on ABC’s “The Great Christmas Light Fight”.Location: 14651 FM 1725 Cleveland, Texas 78253
Dates: November 26, 2020 – January 1, 2021
Cost: Free (with donations to charity requested)
More information: http://christmasranch.com/
Cost: Free (with donations to charity requested)
More information: http://christmasranch.com/
Decatur: Radiance! A Holiday Light Spectacular
This is one of three locations in North Texas where Radiance! is putting on this show with each location featuring a different display, more than a million Christmas lights along a mile path, including a 160-foot tunnel of lights.
Location: Reunion Grounds, Joe Wheeler Park, 3101 FM 51 Decatur, TX 76234
Dates: November 11, 2020 - January 3, 2021
Dates: November 11, 2020 - January 3, 2021
Cost: Tickets start $30.
More information: https://www.radiancechristmas.com/
Fort Worth: Gift of Lights at the Texas Motor Speedway
Drive through more than two miles of light displays with almost 3 million lights, while listening to Christmas music on KLTY.
Location: Texas Motor Speedway 3545 Lone Star Cir, Fort Worth, TX 76177
Dates: November 26, 2020 - January 3, 2021
Cost: Tickets are $30, $50, and $60.
More information: http://giftoflightstexas.com/
Frisco: Radiance! A Holiday Light Spectacular
This is one of three locations in North Texas where Radiance! is putting on this show with each location featuring a different display, more than a million Christmas lights along a mile path, including a 160-foot tunnel of lights.
Location: Dr. Pepper Ballpark, 7300 Roughriders Trail, Frisco, TX 75034
Dates: November 11, 2020 - January 3, 2021
Cost: Tickets start $30.
More information: https://www.radiancechristmas.com/
Grand Prairie: Prairie Lights
Two miles of road is set blazing with 4 million light displays and arches. Half-way through you can order drinks and treats from a drive-thru concession. The second half features a new light tunnel for 2020.
Location: Lynn Creek Park, 5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Dates: November 26, 2020 – Jan. 31, 2020
Cost: Starts $30.
More information: https://prairielights.org/
Dates: November 26, 2020 – Jan. 31, 2020
Cost: Starts $30.
More information: https://prairielights.org/
New Braunfels: Santa’s Ranch
Drive-thru over a mile on winding country roads while checking out the beautiful lights and Christmas displays.
Location: 9561 I-35 North New Braunfels, TX 78130
Dates: November 6, 2020 - January 3, 2021
Cost: Tickets are $35 per night or $70 season pass
More information: https://santasranch.net/
San Antonio: Lights Alive!
Drive-thru nearly a mile of computer-controlled, musically synchronized display filled with Christmas lights. This show is produced by the same folks that did the Star Wars lights show in downtown San Antonio in 2017.
Location: Alamo Ranch 5931 Roft Rd, San Antonio, TX 78253
Dates: November 20, 2020 - January 3, 2021
Cost: Tickets start $30 advance; $35 same day
More information: https://seelightsalive.com/
Tyler: Up in Lights
This drive-thru Christmas Light Park is spread over 12 acres.
Location: 12880 County Road 192 Tyler TX 75703
Dates: November 27, 2020 to December 13, 2020 (Fri-Sat only); Dec. 18, 2020 to December 26, 2020.
Cost: $20
More information: http://tylerlights.com/
Dates: November 27, 2020 to December 13, 2020 (Fri-Sat only); Dec. 18, 2020 to December 26, 2020.
Cost: $20
More information: http://tylerlights.com/
Weatherford: Radiance! A Holiday Light Spectacular
This is one of three locations in North Texas where Radiance! is putting on this show with each location featuring a different display, more than a million Christmas lights along a mile path, including a 160-foot tunnel of lights.
Location: Parker County Sheriff's Posse, 2251 Mineral Wells Hwy, Weatherford, Texas 76088
Dates: November 10, 2020 - January 3, 2021
Cost: Tickets start $30.
More information: https://www.radiancechristmas.com/
