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Christmas Lights in Irmo, SC
The top places to see Christmas lights in Irmo this season are Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park (Nov 25 – Dec 31), Fireflies Holiday Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3) and Vista Lights (Nov 19 – Nov 19). We've mapped 2 displays in Irmo and 16 more nearby (4 parades, 4 events, 3 tree lightings). 12 are free. 2 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Irmo (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Irmo: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Irmo?
Popular picks this season include Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park (Nov 25 – Dec 31), Fireflies Holiday Lights (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Vista Lights (Nov 19 – Nov 19) and NEON Joy Holiday Kickoff in Five Points (Nov 20 – Nov 20). In all, 18 displays are mapped in and around Irmo, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Irmo?
Free options include Vista Lights, NEON Joy Holiday Kickoff in Five Points, Wild Lights at Riverbanks Zoo & Garden and Snowball Festival at the Icehouse. 12 of the 18 displays near Irmo are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Irmo?
Yes. Holiday Lights on the River at Saluda Shoals Park ($25 per car (Green nights), $30 Yellow, $35 Red; vans $50, buses $75). 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 Irmo?
Yes. Heyward Street Synced Light Show and Willow Ridge Road Light Show (Sandwood Hills) (tune to 101.9 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 Irmo?
The earliest Irmo-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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