Festival Of Lights Is One Of Maryland’s Biggest, Brightest, And Most Dazzling Drive-Thru Light Displays

Watkins Regional Park in Maryland hosts a three-mile drive-through Festival of Lights, making it a top holiday attraction.

Maryland is filled with so many holiday attractions that it can be difficult to narrow down the ones you want to visit. After all, we only have so many weeks in December! The following lights display in Maryland makes a convenient (and dazzling) choice because it's drive-through! It also covers an impressive three miles, making for an abundance of twinkling characters to see along the way. Read on for the details and plan your visit to the Festival of Lights soon! We think it might be the best Christmas lights display in Maryland!

Today's featured attraction takes us to the beautiful Watkins Regional Park in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.

This massive park is known for a variety of unique attractions, like the Wizard of Oz-themed playground...

...and the antique carousel. If you have kids, you also won't want to miss out on the miniature train ride as well. It's a blast for the little ones!

And during the holiday season, Watkins Regional Park transforms into a dazzling winter wonderland. This annual attraction is known as the Festival of Lights. Drive through the three-mile route...

...where you'll spot all sorts of Christmasy characters.

Festival of Lights even has an I Spy game, so keep your eyes peeled to see if you can find all of the little details. It's fun for the whole family!

The festive event typically runs nightly in December, so you'll be able to find the day that works best so everyone can enjoy it together!

For another must-see holiday attraction in Maryland, check out the German Christmas market in Maryland. It's straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie!

Have you been to this sweet festive event to see the Maryland holiday lights? What were your favorite light formations? Please let us know in the comments section! We would love to hear all about your experiences.

If you're planning to go for the first time this year, take a look at LL Bean to pick out some warm and festive outerwear so you'll stay cozy while you take in all Maryland has to offer throughout the whole season. There are lots of things to look forward to doing in the winter here!

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