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Christmas Lights in Northport, AL

The top places to see Christmas lights in Northport this season are Holidays on the Plaza (Nov 23 – Jan 3), 50th Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting (Dec 7 – Dec 7) and Tuscaloosa County Christmas Tree Lighting (Dec 7 – Dec 7). We've mapped 1 display in Northport and 7 more nearby (2 events, 2 parades, 2 walk-thrus). 7 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Dickens Downtown

Event · Northport, AL · Free carriage rides

Near Northport (within 25 miles)

50th Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · Tuscaloosa, AL · Free to watch

Opens soon

1.0 miDec 7 – Dec 7

Tuscaloosa County Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Tuscaloosa, AL · Free

Opens soon

1.0 miDec 7 – Dec 7

Holidays on the Plaza

Event · Tuscaloosa, AL · See website

Opens soon

3.1 miNov 23 – Jan 3

West Alabama Christmas Parade (50th annual)

Parade · Tuscaloosa, AL · Free

Opens soon

3.1 miDec 7 – Dec 7

Tuscaloosa Tinsel Trail

Walk-thru · Tuscaloosa, AL · Free (last year)

1.0 mi

Circlewood Lights

Home display · Tuscaloosa, AL · Free, donation box

Music

4.5 mi

Tuscaloosa's One Place Tinsel Trail

Walk-thru · Tuscaloosa, AL · Free (2025)

5.2 mi

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Christmas lights in Northport: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Northport?

Popular picks this season include Holidays on the Plaza (Nov 23 – Jan 3), 50th Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting (Dec 7 – Dec 7), Tuscaloosa County Christmas Tree Lighting (Dec 7 – Dec 7) and Tuscaloosa Tinsel Trail. In all, 8 displays are mapped in and around Northport, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Northport?

Free options include 50th Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, Tuscaloosa County Christmas Tree Lighting, Tuscaloosa Tinsel Trail and West Alabama Christmas Parade (50th annual). 7 of the 8 displays near Northport are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Northport?

Yes. Circlewood Lights (tune to 89.9 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Northport?

The earliest Northport-area displays turn on Nov 23, 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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