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Christmas Lights in Merced, CA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Merced this season are Merced Courthouse Museum Christmas Open House, Turlock Christmas Tree Lane and Downtown Merced Christmas Parade and Holiday Mercado. We've mapped 2 displays in Merced and 5 more nearby (5 parades, 1 event, 1 neighborhood). 7 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Merced (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Merced: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Merced?
Popular picks this season include Merced Courthouse Museum Christmas Open House, Turlock Christmas Tree Lane, Downtown Merced Christmas Parade and Holiday Mercado and Dos Palos Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. In all, 7 displays are mapped in and around Merced, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Merced?
Free options include Merced Courthouse Museum Christmas Open House, Turlock Christmas Tree Lane, Downtown Merced Christmas Parade and Holiday Mercado and Dos Palos Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting. 7 of the 7 displays near Merced are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Merced?
Yes. Merced Courthouse Museum Christmas Open House. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
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