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Christmas Lights in Colonial Heights, VA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Colonial Heights this season are CarMax Tacky Light Run (Dec 12 – Dec 12), The Jefferson Hotel Holiday Tree and Decorations (Nov 30 – Jan 3) and WinterWorld at CarMax Park (Nov 19 – Jan 3). We've mapped 1 display in Colonial Heights and 7 more nearby (4 events, 3 parades, 1 neighborhood). 5 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Colonial Heights (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Colonial Heights: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Colonial Heights?
Popular picks this season include CarMax Tacky Light Run (Dec 12 – Dec 12), The Jefferson Hotel Holiday Tree and Decorations (Nov 30 – Jan 3), WinterWorld at CarMax Park (Nov 19 – Jan 3) and Colonial Heights Christmas Parade (Dec 1 – Dec 1). In all, 8 displays are mapped in and around Colonial Heights, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Colonial Heights?
Free options include The Jefferson Hotel Holiday Tree and Decorations, Colonial Heights Christmas Parade, Henrico Holiday Express Tour and Dominion Energy Christmas Parade. 5 of the 8 displays near Colonial Heights are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Colonial Heights?
Yes. Colonial Heights Christmas Parade, Dominion Energy Christmas Parade and Discover Richmond Tacky Lights Bus Tour. Synced displays broadcast their soundtrack on a low-power FM station so you can listen from your car.
When do Christmas lights start in Colonial Heights?
The earliest Colonial Heights-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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