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Christmas Lights in Savannah, GA

The top places to see Christmas lights in Savannah this season are Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour (Nov 27 – Dec 30), Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District (Nov 19 – Jan 3) and Christmas on the River (Nov 19 – Jan 3). We've mapped 9 displays in Savannah and 5 more nearby (5 events, 4 tree lightings, 4 parades). 10 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

Alpine Village at The Lost Square

Event Β· Savannah, GA Β· Varies

Opens soon

Nov 13 – Jan 24

Christmas on the River

Event Β· Savannah, GA

Opens soon

Nov 19 – Jan 3

Festival of Trees

Event Β· Savannah, GA Β· Varies

Opens soon

Nov 19 – Jan 3

Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour

Light show Β· Savannah, GA Β· From $37

Opens soon

Nov 27 – Dec 30

Lighted Christmas Street Parade

Parade Β· Savannah, GA Β· Free

Opens soon Music

Dec 12 – Dec 12

Plant Riverside District Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Savannah, GA Β· Free

Opens soon

Nov 27 – Nov 27

Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District

Event Β· Savannah, GA Β· Free

Opens soon

Nov 19 – Jan 3

Savannah Lighted Boat Parade

Parade Β· Savannah, GA Β· Free

Opens soon

Nov 28 – Nov 28

Celebrate the Season in City Market

Event Β· Savannah, GA Β· Free

Music

Near Savannah (within 25 miles)

Tybee Island Christmas Parade of Lights

Parade Β· Tybee Island, GA Β· Free (canned food donations requested)

Opens soon

16 miDec 11 – Dec 11

Pooler Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Pooler, GA Β· Free

9.2 mi

Richmond Hill Tree Lighting and Holiday Market

Tree lighting Β· Richmond Hill, GA Β· Free

14 mi

Richmond Hill Christmas Parade

Parade Β· Richmond Hill, GA Β· Free

15 mi

Tybee Island Tree Lighting

Tree lighting Β· Tybee Island, GA Β· Free

16 mi

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Christmas lights in Savannah: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Savannah?

Popular picks this season include Holiday Sights and Festive Nights Trolley Tour (Nov 27 – Dec 30), Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District (Nov 19 – Jan 3), Christmas on the River (Nov 19 – Jan 3) and Festival of Trees (Nov 19 – Jan 3). In all, 14 displays are mapped in and around Savannah, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Savannah?

Free options include Savannah Christmas Market at Plant Riverside District, Plant Riverside District Christmas Tree Lighting, Savannah Lighted Boat Parade and Lighted Christmas Street Parade. 10 of the 14 displays near Savannah are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Savannah?

Yes. Lighted Christmas Street Parade and Celebrate the Season in City Market. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Savannah?

The earliest Savannah-area displays turn on Nov 13, 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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