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Christmas Lights in Hickory, NC
The top places to see Christmas lights in Hickory this season are Light Up Lenoir (Nov 19 – Nov 19), Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting (Nov 20 – Nov 20) and J. Iverson Riddle Parade and Lights. We've mapped 2 displays in Hickory and 7 more nearby (4 events, 3 tree lightings, 1 parade). 7 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Hickory (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Hickory: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Hickory?
Popular picks this season include Light Up Lenoir (Nov 19 – Nov 19), Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting (Nov 20 – Nov 20), J. Iverson Riddle Parade and Lights and Christmas in the Village at Hart Square. In all, 9 displays are mapped in and around Hickory, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Hickory?
Free options include Light Up Lenoir, Lowes Foods Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting, J. Iverson Riddle Parade and Lights and Newton Light Up the Town. 7 of the 9 displays near Hickory are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Hickory?
Yes. J. Iverson Riddle Parade and 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 Hickory?
Yes. Christmas in the Park Conover, Hatley Memorial Tree Lighting and Morganton Tree Lighting and Winter Carnival. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Hickory?
The earliest Hickory-area displays turn on Nov 19, 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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