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Christmas Lights in Richmond, VA
The top places to see Christmas lights in Richmond this season are Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights (Nov 23 – Jan 3), Light Up the Tracks (Nov 21 – Jan 1) and WinterWorld at CarMax Park (Nov 19 – Jan 3). We've mapped 5 displays in Richmond and 7 more nearby (4 events, 4 parades, 2 walk-thrus). 8 are free. 3 are synced to music. Tap any display for dates, hours and directions.
Updated Nov 11, 2026
Near Richmond (within 25 miles)
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Christmas lights in Richmond: common questions
What are the best Christmas lights in Richmond?
Popular picks this season include Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights (Nov 23 – Jan 3), Light Up the Tracks (Nov 21 – Jan 1), WinterWorld at CarMax Park (Nov 19 – Jan 3) and The Jefferson Hotel Holiday Tree and Decorations (Nov 30 – Jan 3). In all, 12 displays are mapped in and around Richmond, from decorated houses and neighborhoods to ticketed light shows.
Where can I see free Christmas lights in Richmond?
Free options include Light Up the Tracks, The Jefferson Hotel Holiday Tree and Decorations, Dominion Energy Christmas Parade and Colonial Heights Christmas Parade. 8 of the 12 displays near Richmond are free to visit; most home and neighborhood displays cost nothing to drive by.
Are there Christmas lights synced to music in Richmond?
Yes. Dominion Energy Christmas Parade, Colonial Heights 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 Richmond?
The earliest Richmond-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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