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Christmas Lights in Rochester, MN
The top places to see Christmas lights in Rochester this season are Employers of Olmsted Light Festival (E.L.F.), The Enchanted Forest and Northern Heights Drive NE. We've mapped 4 displays in Rochester and 1 more nearby (3 neighborhoods, 1 parade, 1 drive-thru). 5 are free. 1 is synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 12, 2026
Near Rochester (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Rochester: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Rochester?
Popular picks this season include Employers of Olmsted Light Festival (E.L.F.), The Enchanted Forest, Northern Heights Drive NE and Pill Hill and Mayo Clinic Downtown Lights. In all, 5 displays are mapped in and around Rochester, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Rochester?
Free options include Employers of Olmsted Light Festival (E.L.F.), The Enchanted Forest, Northern Heights Drive NE and Pill Hill and Mayo Clinic Downtown Lights. 5 of the 5 displays near Rochester are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Rochester?
Yes. Employers of Olmsted Light Festival (E.L.F.) (Free; donations or food shelf items welcome). 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 Rochester?
Yes. Downtown Dazzle Parade. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
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