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Christmas Lights in Greenville, SC
The top places to see Christmas lights in Greenville this season are Upstate Holiday Light Show at District Park (Nov 26 – Dec 31), Magic of Lights at Hollywild Animal Preserve (Nov 20 – Jan 2) and Greenville Christmas Parade (Dec 5 – Dec 5). We've mapped 3 displays in Greenville and 11 more nearby (7 home displays, 4 drive-thrus, 1 parade). 3 are free. 7 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Greenville (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Greenville: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Greenville?
Popular picks this season include Upstate Holiday Light Show at District Park (Nov 26 – Dec 31), Magic of Lights at Hollywild Animal Preserve (Nov 20 – Jan 2), Greenville Christmas Parade (Dec 5 – Dec 5) and Roper Mountain Holiday Lights. In all, 14 displays are mapped in and around Greenville, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Greenville?
Free options include Greenville Christmas Parade, Night of Lights Tree Lighting and Poole's Christmas Light Show. 3 of the 14 displays near Greenville are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Greenville?
Yes. Upstate Holiday Light Show at District Park ($35 per car, $75 passenger van, $100 bus), Magic of Lights at Hollywild Animal Preserve (Ticketed; 2025 was $10/person drive-through, $10/vehicle Deer Forest, $5/person Santa's Village) and Roper Mountain Holiday Lights (Not confirmed). 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 Greenville?
Yes. Upstate Holiday Light Show at District Park, Poole's Christmas Light Show (tune to 97.7 FM) and Anthony's Family Lights: I'm Dreaming of a Whitemarsh Christmas (tune to 88.1 FM). Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Greenville?
The earliest Greenville-area displays turn on Nov 20, 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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