Bourbon City is All Aglow: Explore Louisville's Spectacular Holiday Lights
As winter blankets Louisville, Kentucky, the city undergoes a mesmerizing transformation. Streets and neighborhoods come alive with a warm and inviting glow, heralding the arrival of the holiday season and National Christmas Lights Day on December 1. From a subterranean light show to the numerous dazzling displays around town, Louisville's holiday lights are nothing short of enchanting. So, bundle up, grab a cup of hot cocoa, and let's embark on a journey through some of the twinkling light displays that promise to brighten the 2024 Holiday season.
Lights Under Louisville, Louisville Mega Cavern | November 8-January 4
The only underground holiday light show in the world is right in the heart of Bourbon City. As you drive through this manmade limestone cavern, you’ll pass by more than 6.5 million points of light and 40+ illuminated displays, drive through light tunnels, and enjoy holiday music for a unique experience that will immerse you in holiday cheer.
Festival of Trees & Lights, Louisville Slugger Field | November 15-17
Celebrating 35 years, marvel at hundreds of holiday trees and lights displays at Louisville Slugger Field during the Festival of Trees & Lights.
Lights on Main, Frazier History Museum | November 21-January 6
All three floors of the Frazier History Museum are turning into a dazzling display of holiday lights and décor for the annual Lights on Main event with trees decorated by local businesses and groups.
Gardens Aglimmer, Waterfront Botanical Garden | November 29-30 & December 5-8, 11-23, & 26-30
Bundle up and grab a hot chocolate to keep you warm as you stroll through twinkling archways, larger than life illuminations throughout the annual Gardens Aglimmer at Waterfront Botanical Gardens.
Yuletide, Yew Dell Gardens | November 29-30 & December 6-7, 13-14, & 20-21
“Yule” savor snacks and hot drinks as you say hi to Santa, enjoy the holiday-themed model train, and be dazzled by the lights and holiday displays throughout the garden at this annual wintertime celebration.
Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom | November 29-January 4
Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of the season among dazzling displays of over ONE MILLION lights, with Christmas trees and holiday decor as far as the eye can see. Create family memories, including meeting the most famous reindeer of all and a unique opportunity to stop by Santa's House. Take your experience to new heights, racing down a 175-foot long snow tubing hill covered in real snow and SO much more!
Bardstown Road Aglow, Bardstown Road | December 7
The most eclectic street in Louisville is a dazzling display of holiday lights and festive fun during the 38th Annual Bardstown Road Aglow. Enjoy holiday cocktails or cocoa, shopping, and live holiday music throughout the evening.
Light Up Louisville, Corner of 6th & Jefferson Streets | December 7
For more than 40 years, Light Up Louisville has helped usher in the holiday season in Bourbon City. This year’s event kicks off with the Lots of Lights Parade followed by the annual lighting of the tree.
A handful of Louisville's residential streets and parks come alive with holiday spirit with an array of breathtaking twinkling lights and festive decorations.*
Bright Light House | 8815 Brittany Drive
Clay Street Christmas Show | 1249 South Clay Street
Lake Forest Neighborhood | Lake Forest Parkway off Shelbyville Road
Light Up Middletown | Wetherby Park, 11803 Old Shelbyville Road
Light Up St. Matthews | Brown Park, Kresge Way & Browns Lane
Norton Commons | 10712 Meeting Street, Prospect KY
Toyland Christmas | 6801 Melon Court
Windemere Place | Ashfield Lane off Lowe Road
*Additional holiday displays will be added as they come to our attention.
Looking for local places to do your holiday shopping? Check out these upcoming holiday shopping markets. Bourbon City is also filled with holiday cheer with these holiday events happening around town.
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