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The South Pole Illuminated Drive In Texas Is Positively Enchanting

Drive-through Christmas light shows are all the rage right now, and the South Pole Illuminated Drive in McAllen is among Texas’ very best. With a 280-foot-long lighted tunnel, more than 50 Christmas trees, a drive-in holiday movie theatre, and so much more festive fun, this place is positively enchanting.

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Presented by Junior's, the South Pole Illuminated Drive is bringing the Christmas spirit to McAllen in a big way.
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It's a full mile of immersive holiday fun, featuring millions of lights, real snow, and so much more, with festivities lasting thru January 3.
Prepare to be dazzled as you enter the 280-foot-long Radiant Tunnel.
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With a frenzy of multicolored lights dancing for all to see, your senses will be overwhelmed in the best possible way.
Ethereal lanterns, like the 40-foot-tall Santa's Castle, illuminate the darkness.
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You'll also see more than 50 Christmas trees, each one decorated in its own festively unique style.
Drive through an enchanted forest, see characters from iconic holiday movies, and listen to festive tunes being played on a 200-foot-long dancing piano.
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It's a Christmas wonderland if we've ever seen one!
After the show, park your car at the South Pole Drive-In Theatre to watch Christmas movies the old-fashioned way. Grab some s'mores and hot cocoa from the Holiday Food Park to enjoy during the film - what more could you want?
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Address: 700 Convention Center Boulevard, Mcallen, Texas 78501.
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General admission tickets are $10 per vehicle Monday-Thursday, and $15 Friday-Sunday, while VIP tickets cost $35 and $40, respectively. Hours are 5:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
General admission begins on Business US Route 83-S.
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You'll turn onto 29th Street from there, make a right on Ithaca Avenue, and finally enter the drive. The VIP lane starts on Ithaca Avenue.

Visit the South Pole Illuminated Drive website or Facebook page to learn more.

Have you been to this epic drive-thru holiday light show yet this season? If so, tell us all about your experience! For another festive attraction rife with Christmas cheer, check out our previous article. 

Address: 700 Convention Center Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501, USA