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Christmas Lights in Tuscaloosa, AL
The top places to see Christmas lights in Tuscaloosa 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 Tinsel Trail. We've mapped 7 displays in Tuscaloosa and 1 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
Near Tuscaloosa (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Tuscaloosa: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Tuscaloosa?
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 Tinsel Trail and West Alabama Christmas Parade (50th annual) (Dec 7 – Dec 7). In all, 8 displays are mapped in and around Tuscaloosa, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Tuscaloosa?
Free options include 50th Annual West Alabama Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting, Tuscaloosa Tinsel Trail, West Alabama Christmas Parade (50th annual) and Tuscaloosa County Christmas Tree Lighting. 7 of the 8 displays near Tuscaloosa are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Tuscaloosa?
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 Tuscaloosa?
The earliest Tuscaloosa-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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