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With More Than 2.5 Million Twinkling Lights, This Display In Kentucky Will Fill You With Holiday Cheer

Published Dec 4, 2023

Written by 

Will Suphan

We have so many wonderful holiday festivities in Kentucky and it can be sometimes difficult to choose between them all. We’re here to tell you that there’s one event you should make sure is on your Christmas event list this year that you should not miss. Welcome to Deck The Y’alls Lightfest in Florence, Kentucky. It’s the best holiday light show in Florence... and quite possibly all of Kentucky!

Every year, the Thomas More Stadium in Florence, KY is adorned with over 2.5 million twinkling lights and decorations.

Aerial view of a festive display featuring colorful holiday lights, an ice skating rink, and decorated structures.
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The light show is joined by ice skating, food and beverages, fireworks, and more! The fireworks are courtesy of Rozzis Famous Fireworks.

Colorful fireworks illuminate a festive ice skating rink surrounded by holiday lights and decorations.
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You and your family will love walking through the multiple light displays, surrounded by multicolored lights in countless arrangements and designs.

A festive display featuring large candy cane lights and a sign reading "Candy Cane Forest" against a dark night sky.
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The festivities start on November 24, 2023, and continue until January 1, 2024. You can find the full event schedule on the Deck the Y’all's website.

Neon sign reading "FLORENCE Y'ALLS" illuminated against a dark background.
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New Year’s Eve is when the fireworks light up the sky, and seeing them above the millions of lights below is quite a visual experience.

A vibrant fireworks display lights up the night sky, with silhouettes of people watching in the foreground.
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In the parking lot area that surrounds the stadium, you’ll find carnival rides and tasty treats of all kinds. Show up early with the whole family, enjoy the rides, fill up on treats, and as the sun sets, walk it all off among the vast array of glittering lights.

A vibrant carnival scene at dusk, featuring rides, games, and families enjoying the festivities.
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There’s nothing like, hot, sweet, fresh s’mores to warm you up in the wintertime and prepare you for a stroll that will put you in the holiday spirit.

A hand holding a s'more with a toasted marshmallow and chocolate between two graham crackers.
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Admission for the Lightfest on Sunday - Thursday is $13 for adults, $9 for kids 12 & under, and $11 for Military/Seniors. On Friday & Saturday, it’s $16 for adults, $12 for kids, and $14 for Military/Seniors.

A vibrant display of colorful holiday lights, featuring a large tree and festive decorations against a dark night sky.
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Have you ever had the pleasure of attending Deck The Y’alls Lightfest in Florence? If so, let us know about your experience in the comments. For more dazzling spectacles, bring the family on the road to see these other amazing holiday light shows in Kentucky.

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