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7 Christmas Towns In Nevada That Will Fill Your Heart With Holiday Cheer

Published Nov 27, 2023

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Christy Articola

Do you love Christmas? How about Christmas decorations or Christmas lights in Nevada? If you really want to get into the Christmas spirit this holiday season, you should visit some of the towns in around the state that are known for Christmas celebrations. These Christmas towns in Nevada go all out for the holidays, and you're going to love it! Read on to find out where you need to go to enjoy Christmas to the max in Nevada.

A brightly lit Christmas tree adorned with colorful lights, surrounded by a crowd in a festive urban setting.
Roadsidepictures/Flickr

Las Vegas may very well be the Christmas Capital of Nevada. After all, it's a city that is lit up with lights all year long, and then that increases tenfold at Christmas! You'll love exploring the city around the holidays and seeing all the exciting decorations and Christmas lights in Las Vegas.

A festive street scene at night, adorned with colorful lights and decorations, featuring shops and parked cars.
Virginia City, NV/Facebook

If it's an old fashioned-style Christmas that you prefer, then head to Virginia City. This city is beautiful and historical, and its Christmas on the Comstock event - which involves full decoration of the main streets - is truly magical.

A brightly lit Christmas tree stands in a snowy street, surrounded by festive lights and falling snowflakes.
Don Miller/Google Reviews

Fallon's Christmas Tree Lighting is one of the town's biggest events of the year. You'll love attending it - but even if you miss the actual event, the lit up tree is an incredible sight to see throughout the month of December. The Christmas lights in Fallon are simply magical!

Colorful holiday decorations featuring a snowman, reindeer, and festive lights in a nighttime setting.
City of Sparks, Nevada Government/Facebook

Sparks' Hometowne Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting is another one of the Christmas events in Nevada that you shouldn't miss. It's a winter wonderland of Christmas lights in Sparks!

A festive pavilion adorned with colorful lights and decorations, surrounded by a crowd in a nighttime setting.
S Olin S/Google Reviews

Gardnerville's Christmas Kickoff is another whimsical place to see lots and lots of holiday lights! The Christmas lights in Gardnerville will put you in the holiday spirit.

A tall Christmas tree decorated with colorful ornaments stands in an urban area near buildings.
Phong Lu'u/Google

Reno's Holiday Lights Festival really makes this western Nevada town glow with extra beauty. The Christmas lights in Reno are hard to beat.

A festive parade float decorated with lights, featuring performers in colorful costumes and a winter theme.
City of Henderson Government/Facebook

Another fun place to enjoy Christmas cheer is at Henderson's annual Winterfest Parade. You'll love all the floats and caroling!

You'll love all of these Christmas towns in Nevada this holiday season! You might even want to plan a road trip so you can try to hit them all. Happy holidays, everyone!

If you do plan a road trip - don't forget to pack some snacks!

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