‘Tis the season for piling into the car with the family, cranking up the Christmas music, and driving through colorful displays that light up the night. Christmas Cruise Thru in Hicksville, Ohio transforms the Defiance County Fairgrounds into the largest holiday light show in Ohio (and the tri-state area) during the holiday season. Here’s why this is one of the best holiday lights in Ohio that belongs on your holiday bucket list:

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Christmas In Ohio

What are some of the best Christmas towns in Ohio?

For some holiday cheer, here are the best Christmas towns in Ohio:

  • Columbus, Ohio: Celebrate the season with a trip to this festive city. Go shopping at Easton Town Center which will be all decked out for the holidays. And visit the Columbus Zoo for its Wild Lights event. ‘Tis the season!
  • Morrow, Ohio: Visit The Christmas Ranch in Morrow for some festive fun. 
  • Cincinnati, Ohio: This city is a winter wonderland during the holiday season. Between all of the events and lights, it’s as festive as can be!

Check out more of the best Christmas towns in Ohio.

What are some of the best holiday light shows in Ohio?

Aside from the Christmas Cruise Thru, here are the best holiday light shows in Ohio:

  • Clifton Mill is a historic mill in Clifton, Ohio that gets all decked out in twinkling lights.
  • Lights Before Christmas at the Toledo Zoo is a family-friendly holiday event featuring more than 1 million lights.
  • Light Up Middletown is another drive-thru lights display that’s open from Thanksgiving until New Year’s Eve.
  • Butch Bandos Fantasy of Lights in Delaware, Ohio is a spectacular drive-thru lights display.

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