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Christmas Lights in Carlyss, LA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Carlyss this season are Christmas Strolls at Shangri La Botanical Gardens (Dec 1 – Dec 19), Cajun Christmas (Nov 28 – Dec 25) and Light Up the Lake Christmas Celebration (Nov 28 – Nov 28). We've mapped 1 display in Carlyss and 18 more nearby (6 walk-thrus, 4 events, 3 neighborhoods). 17 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Carlyss (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Carlyss: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Carlyss?
Popular picks this season include Christmas Strolls at Shangri La Botanical Gardens (Dec 1 – Dec 19), Cajun Christmas (Nov 28 – Dec 25), Light Up the Lake Christmas Celebration (Nov 28 – Nov 28) and Christmas Under the Oaks and Holiday House (Dec 3 – Dec 4). In all, 19 displays are mapped in and around Carlyss, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Carlyss?
Free options include Cajun Christmas, Light Up the Lake Christmas Celebration, Lawton Family Christmas Display and Prien Lake Park Christmas Tree. 17 of the 19 displays near Carlyss are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Carlyss?
Yes. Lawton Family Christmas Display (Free) and Trinity Baptist Church Christmas Lights (Free). 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 Carlyss?
Yes. Trinity Baptist Church Christmas Lights (tune to 88.9 FM), Christmas on the Hill and Hardy Holiday Lights. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Carlyss?
The earliest Carlyss-area displays turn on Nov 28, 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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