Posted in Minnesota
December 24, 2020
You’ve Gotta See These 9 Spectacular Neighborhood Christmas Light Displays In Minnesota
As Christmas approaches, Minnesota is alight with festive cheer! In just about every city and town across the state, gorgeous Christmas light displays blink on and off, putting just about any passerby in a good mood. If you’re looking to add some last-minute festivity to your Christmas to-do list, try taking a stroll through any neighborhood to see the efforts people have gone to in order to instill a little Christmas cheer. Read on to find our list of some of the prettiest neighborhood Christmas light displays in Minnesota:
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In St. Paul, Holiday Lights on York is a perfectly magical neighborhood Christmas light display. It spans 7 yards on York Avenue and is made up of more than 50,000 lights synchronized to music. There is also a huge collection of Christmas characters that are sure to delight. This display goes until December 31. Click here for more information.
The Carter Christmas Lights Show is a family tradition in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Since 2014, the display has gotten better and better each year. This year, the show features more than 35,000 synchronized lights including Santa and his reindeer on the roof. Read more about this display here.
PD Shimmers is a light display in Plymouth, Minnesota, that is sure to dazzle. Around 25,000 lights are synchronized to holiday music on 90.9 FM. The display runs through December 27. Guests are encouraged to make donations to contribute to Parkinson's Disease research. Learn more about the display here.
Here's another beautiful display that is synchronized to music. These lights have a distinctly modern look, setting the display apart from others on the list. You'll love the changing colors and festive music of this beautiful neighborhood display! Learn more about it by clicking here.
In the southern suburbs of the Twin Cities, many lights shows are on display. This one in Apple Valley is among the most festive. Thousands of synchronized lights are strung up across the yard, which is also decorated with more than 100 festive blow molds. The display is colorful, creative, and nostalgic. People of all ages will love it! Learn more about Lights on Flagstaff here.
This Blaine, Minnesota, display is a modern, magical Christmas wonderland! More than 15,000 pixel lights make up the show, which is synchronized to 87.9 FM. Enjoy the show seven nights a week through December 31! For more information about the Durrant Family Lights, click here.
This light display in Circle Pines is sure to delight just about anyone! It's super colorful, with lights strung up around trees and throughout the yard. Favorite characters, including the Abominable Snowman, also make an appearance. A pathway through the yard is open to guests, so you can see the whole display up close! For more information, click here.
People looking for holiday lights in Duluth usually seek out Bentleyville. But there are some great neighborhood displays in the city, too. For example, the Exhibition Drive Holiday Sound 7 Light Show features 10,000 lights that synchronized to music. There are even inflatable characters that blow up on demand! For more information about the display, click here.
In Minnetrista, Minnesota, the Barrett Family Lights is a spectacular display that you'll adore. There are more than 25,000 lights synchronized to 91.9 FM. Simply turn the radio on and enjoy the show! This colorful display is guaranteed to put you in the Christmas spirit. Learn more about the show here.
Will you go look at the lights before Christmas? Do you know of any other neighborhood displays that should be added? Let us know in the comments! If you’re looking for an even more impressive Christmas lights experience, also be sure to check out our list of 8 drive-thru Christmas light displays in Minnesota.
Address: 1526 York Ave, St Paul, MN 55106, USA
Address: 1905 Brookside Dr, Albert Lea, MN 56007, USA
Address: 4320 Ithaca Ln N, Plymouth, MN 55446, USA
Address: 2342 145th Ave NW, Andover, MN 55304, USA
Address: 13452 Flagstaff Ave, Apple Valley, MN 55124, USA
Address: 1750 130th Ave NE, Blaine, MN 55449, USA
Address: 8900 Syndicate Ave, Circle Pines, MN 55014, USA
Address: 2725 Exhibition Dr, Duluth, MN 55811, USA
Address: 9503 Cottontail Dr, Minnetrista, MN 55375, USA
