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Christmas Lights in Montgomery, AL
The top places to see Christmas lights in Montgomery this season are Montgomery Zoo Christmas Lights Festival (Christmas Day opening) (Dec 25 – Dec 25), Christmas Lights Festival at Montgomery Zoo and Montgomery Holiday Experience Trail. We've mapped 8 displays in Montgomery and 1 more nearby (3 events, 2 drive-thrus, 2 neighborhoods). 5 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Montgomery (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Montgomery: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Montgomery?
Popular picks this season include Montgomery Zoo Christmas Lights Festival (Christmas Day opening) (Dec 25 – Dec 25), Christmas Lights Festival at Montgomery Zoo, Montgomery Holiday Experience Trail and Junior League of Montgomery Holiday Market. In all, 9 displays are mapped in and around Montgomery, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Montgomery?
Free options include Montgomery Holiday Experience Trail, Eastwood Glen Drive Christmas lights, Mossy Oak Drive Christmas lights and Capital City Christmas Parade. 5 of the 9 displays near Montgomery are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Montgomery?
Yes. Montgomery Zoo Christmas Lights Festival (Christmas Day opening) (Varies) and Christmas Lights Festival at Montgomery Zoo (Varies). Drive-thru shows usually charge per car, and buying tickets online ahead of time is often faster.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Montgomery?
Yes. Capital City Christmas Parade and Prattville Christmas Tree Lighting. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Montgomery?
The earliest Montgomery-area displays turn on Dec 6, and most are running by the weekend after Thanksgiving. Many stay lit through New Year's; check each display's page for its exact dates and nightly hours.
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