Click HERE for the 2014 DFW Xmas Lights update, and be sure to enter the GIVEAWAY for an Epic Helicopter Christmas light tour from the sky!
BaHumBug! I finally finished the 2013 Christmas Lights post...better late than never, right? IceMageddon, also known as EatEverythingInThePantryMageddon, FatMageddon, DrunkMageddon, WhenWillTheKidsGoBackToSchoolMageddon...really put a delay on everything. So much of a delay, that even some of the holiday events on this list have been rescheduled due to the weather.
Lots of festivities happening starting this weekend. Not that you have much time left. I'm sure you are behind on everything, especially with the winter storm and having a late Thanksgiving. In fact, I've decided everyone is getting Walgreen gift cards for Christmas this year! One stop shopping. Enjoy the extensive list below, the holidays with loved ones and don't forget to enter in to the drawing for a very special giveaway below. Merry Christmas y'all!!!
FORT WORTH
Sundance Square Plaza: 201 Main Street 76102 MAP
Beautiful, decorative water fountains feature ever-changing waterfalls and cascades and four giant umbrellas covering more than 6,400 feet provide gorgeous lighting displays at night. Plus don't miss Santa in Sundance. Facebook
Gift of Lights: Texas Motor Speedway @ 3545 Lonestar Circle 76177 MAP
Over 2 million LED lights and huge displays will make this family tradition for years to come especially with a drive through the light tunnel. Facebook
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T’s Holiday Lights Tour: Stockyards @ 130 E. Exchange Avenue 76164 MAP
Fort Worth’s very own transportation system will take you through the Stockyards and culturally festive neighborhood of over 200 homes. Refreshments, activities for kids, music and pictures with Santa before departure. December 14-15 @ 6:30.
Fort Worth neighborhood secrets for great light displays:
- Westover Hills & Rivercrest mansions
- Luther Lake homes reflecting off the water
- Historic Fairmount District
- TCU and Colonial area, and
- Lake Worth homes reflecting off the water
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NOT TO BE MISSED:
- 7th Street @ Alta Drive (Rivercrest 76107)
- 1119 block of Montego (Ridgmar 76116)
- 1700 Desperado Road (Eagle Mountain 76131)
ARLINGTON
Holiday in the Park: Six Flags @ 2201 Road to Six Flags 76011 MAP
This magical wonderland is perfect for the whole family. With over a million lights and multiple holiday shows, you can’t go wrong with this standard Metroplex favorite.
The Lights of Interlochen: Westwood Drive & Randol Mill Road 76102 MAP
Over 200 homes make this one of DFW’s largest holiday light displays and one of the very first and original of its kind. December 14 through December 25, 2013 until 11 p.m.
Dalworthington Gardens: Rushing Meadow Court & Harder Drive 76016 MAP
All 14 houses on these 2 cul-de-sacs are lit up with nearly 400,000 bulbs.
DALLAS
Highland Park Neighborhood: Armstrong Parkway & Preston Road 75205 MAP
Over 40 years of family traditions and cherished childhood memories began in this beautiful mansion-filled neighborhood. Start at Armstrong Parkway and Preston Road and get lost in the hood. Area of special interest (an insider tells me): Rheims to Mockingbird and Lomo Alta to Preston, the perfect square.
Kessler Park Holiday Lights: Oak Cliff @ 1415 W. Colorado Blvd. 75208 MAP
You can’t miss the 5 colorfully lit trees in the median @ Colorado and Lausanne. With the Dallas skyline in the background and multiple houses in serious holiday spirit, you won’t be disappointed.
Dallas neighborhood secrets for great light displays:
- M streets
- University Park mansions
- SMU Blvd
- Lakewood
- Swiss Avenue
- White Rock Lake mansions reflecting off the water
Other Parts of the Metroplex
ADDISON
Vitruvian Lights: Vitruvian Park @ 3875 Ponte Avenue 75001 MAP
Wonderful residential park with a spring-fed creek on 19 acres of lush grass and walking paths. An insider told me that The Savoye has dumped more than $100K in festive lights to make this place a holiday spectacular not to be missed. Facebook
CLEBURNE
Whistle Stop Christmas: Hulen Park @ 900 S. Hillsboro 76033 MAP
Sounds and sights of the holiday spirit and more than 3.5 million lights decorate this darling park. Facebook
FARMERS BRANCH
Christmas in the Park: Historical Park @ 2540 Farmers Branch Lane 75234 MAP
Create magical memories as you drive through stunning displays of holiday light scenes with over 300,000 glimmering lights. Tour starts at I-35 and Valley View Lane and ends at the Farmers Branch Historical Park.
FRISCO
Christmas in the Square: 6101 Frisco Square Boulevard 75034 MAP
At Main and Coleman Blvd, the city of Frisco has installed over 175,000 choreographed lights, 11.5 miles of wiring, and 8 miles of extension cords. They have SNOW too...the same snow machines used by Disney create a “Winter Wonderland” on the sidewalks of the square.
GRAND PRAIRIE
Prairie Lights: Lynn Creek Park on Joe Pool Lake @ 5700 Lake Ridge Parkway 75052 MAP
Over 4 million lights along a 2 mile stretch, and 600 individual light displays make this the largest and brightest concentration of holiday lights in Texas. A MUST SEE!!!
GRAPEVINE
The Christmas Capital of Texas: 200 Main Street 76051
With over 1400 events and activities for the whole family, you just might need to get a hotel for the weekend to see it all. Start your stay off right at Christmas on Main Street and branch out from there. Shopping, dining and entertainment, all in a day's worth of fun! Staycation anyone?
MCKINNEY
Heard Holiday Trail of Lights: Heard Museum @ 1 Nature Place 75069 MAP
This 4th Annual event is like no other. This non-traditional viewing of holiday lights is synchronized to music down ½ mile walking Heard Trail. Leave the electronic devices at home and experience nature in the Yuletide spirit. DECEMBER 14, 20, and 21st 6:30-9:00.
PLANO
Deerfield Holiday Lights: Legacy Drive @ Colonade or Archgate Drives 75024 MAP
A longtime holiday tradition has brought joy and fond memories to many families for years. This 16 plus block community is LOADED with festively decorated homes.
Neighborhood secret for great light displays:
- Spring Park community in NE Dallas, straddling Garland, Richardson & Plano, is located on Jupiter Road between Campbell Road. and Lookout Drive. The highest concentration of lights are on the cul-de-sacs off of Jonandrea and Windmill. MAP
- The Beckham's @ 2708 Westridge Drive 75075 MAP
A UNIQUE & ROMANTIC WAY TO SEE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
I know everyone can load up their car with family or friends and head out for an evening of Holiday Cheer...But what about trying something different, maybe something you haven't done before, EVER? Well, welcome to Santa's Sleigh Ride! Epic Helicopters is the largest helicopter tour operator in North Texas, offering 7 different helicopter holiday light tour variations! Come experience the holiday magic in a truly Epic way when you and a friend can climb aboard one of these whirly birds. Make this a memory your loved ones will NEVER forget! Oh, and they do gift certificates too...the PERFECT STOCKING STUFFER for that hard to shop for person!
Just for Fun
Now you too can register your appalling, I mean ridiculously, I mean beautifully decorated abode here, here and right here. Or at least find out who’s registered near you.
Oh, and one last thing. If you feel like I missed something on this list, please mention your suggestion it in the comment section below. I will look into it, and possibly have it added to the list.
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