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Christmas Lights in Mt. Juliet, TN

The top places to see Christmas lights in Mt. Juliet this season are Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Glow Wild at the Nashville Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 3) and Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Mt. Juliet and 18 more nearby (8 parades, 4 walk-thrus, 2 home displays). 13 are free. 14 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.

Updated Nov 12, 2026

Mt. Juliet Christmas Parade

Parade · Mt. Juliet, TN · Free

Music

Near Mt. Juliet (within 25 miles)

ICE! featuring Home Alone at Gaylord Opryland

Walk-thru · Nashville, TN · Varies by date and time; kids 3 and under free with paid adult

On now

10.0 miNov 6 – Jan 2

A Country Christmas at Gaylord Opryland

Light show · Nashville, TN · Varies; ticketed attractions (see resort site)

On now Music

10.0 miNov 6 – Jan 2

The Dancing Lights of Christmas

Drive-thru · Lebanon, TN · $35 per family vehicle

On now Music

13 miNov 7 – Jan 3

Chad's Winter Wonderland

Drive-thru · Lebanon, TN · Not listed

Opens soon Music

5.3 miNov 26 – Dec 31

Hermitage Tree Lighting

Tree lighting · Hermitage, TN · Not listed

Opens soon Music

6.0 miDec 3 – Dec 3

La Vergne Spirit of Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · La Vergne, TN · Free

Opens soon Music

13 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Spirit of Christmas Parade (La Vergne)

Parade · La Vergne, TN · Free

Opens soon

13 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Goodlettsville Christmas Parade

Parade · Goodlettsville, TN · Free

Opens soon Music

14 miDec 5 – Dec 5

Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo

Walk-thru · Nashville, TN · $27 single-night ticket, under 2 free

Opens soon

15 miNov 13 – Jan 3

Glow Wild at the Nashville Zoo

Walk-thru · Nashville, TN · $27 single night; $39 Platinum Pass; $10 parking

Opens soon Music

15 miNov 13 – Jan 3

London's Lights

Home display · La Vergne, TN · Free

Opens soon

16 miFrom Nov 26

Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood

Walk-thru · Nashville, TN · Adults $26-$32, youth $20-$26 (peak pricing higher); $5 parking

Opens soon Music

22 miNov 20 – Jan 3

Holly Jolly Christmas Parade

Parade · Hendersonville, TN · Free

Music

8.5 mi

Gallatin Christmas Parade

Parade · Gallatin, TN · Free

Music

13 mi

Metro Nashville Tree Lighting at Public Square Park

Tree lighting · Nashville, TN · Free

Music

15 mi

Smyrna Christmas Parade

Parade · Smyrna, TN · Free

Music

16 mi

Half-million-light home display, 1001 Ash Circle (possibly London's Lights)

Home display · La Vergne, TN · Free; toy donations welcome

16 mi

Brentwood Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting

Parade · Brentwood, TN · Free

Music

19 mi

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Christmas lights in Mt. Juliet: common questions

What are the best Christmas lights in Mt. Juliet?

Popular picks this season include Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood (Nov 20 – Jan 3), Glow Wild at the Nashville Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 3), Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo (Nov 13 – Jan 3) and The Dancing Lights of Christmas (Nov 7 – Jan 3). In all, 19 displays are mapped in and around Mt. Juliet, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.

Where can I see free Christmas lights in Mt. Juliet?

Free options include Glow Wild at Nashville Zoo, ICE! featuring Home Alone at Gaylord Opryland, La Vergne Spirit of Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting and Spirit of Christmas Parade (La Vergne). 13 of the 19 displays near Mt. Juliet are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.

Is there a drive-thru Christmas light show near Mt. Juliet?

Yes. The Dancing Lights of Christmas ($35 per family vehicle) and Chad's Winter Wonderland (Not listed). 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 Mt. Juliet?

Yes. Holiday LIGHTS at Cheekwood, Glow Wild at the Nashville Zoo and The Dancing Lights of Christmas. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.

When do Christmas lights start in Mt. Juliet?

The earliest Mt. Juliet-area displays turn on Nov 6, 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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