If you were putting together a list of the best drive-thru Christmas lights in Wisconsin, Rotary Lights would definitely be on it. Made up of millions of lights, the massive display is nothing short of magical. And since these are both drive and walk-thru Christmas lights in Wisconsin, our unpredictable weather won’t get in the way of your festive fun. Take a look at the rotary lights in Wisconsin:

Each holiday season, Riverside Park in La Crosse transforms into a twinkling wonderland, thanks to the annual light display, Rotary Lights.
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A Christmas tradition for many, the display has been dazzling visitors for 24 years.
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Speaking of visitors, Rotary Lights attracts nearly 160,000 people a year!
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The only thing more impressive than the number of attendees is the number of lights used to create the display, which is 4,000,000.
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When it comes to viewing the enormous holiday display, you have a few options.
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You can drive through it, which is a great choice when it’s especially cold outside.
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Walking through the display is another option and means you’ll be afforded close-up views of the festive lights.
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But walking and driving aren’t your only options for viewing Rotary Lights.
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You can also take a carriage ride through the park, giving you the chance to kick back and relax while taking in the glowing set-up.
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The holiday fun doesn’t end with the lights, though. There are a ton of events held over the course of Rotary Lights, which runs from Nov. 29 through Dec. 31.
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Live musical entertainment, live reindeer, breakfast with Santa, and a 5k ugly sweater run are just a few of the festivities you’ll find at Rotary Lights.
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There’s even ice skating. The rink is open nightly depending on weather, as freezing temperatures are required.
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Get a glimpse of the display’s magnitude in the video below.

This year, Rotary Lights is open November 29th – December 31st. During that time, it’s open daily from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The only exceptions are Christmas Eve and Christmas Day when it’s open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and New Year’s Eve, when it’s open from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. For more information, call (608) 784-9993. You can also visit the Rotary Lights website or the Rotary Lights Facebook page.

If you’re on the hunt for more holiday fun, be sure to check out our Christmas lights in Wisconsin road trip; just don’t forget to take a look at this road trip packing list we made before you head out. Even a day trip requires some essentials. This trip includes stops at six different Christmas light displays and will bring you to parks, resorts, and some charming small towns. it’s the perfect holiday outing for the entire family.

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Holiday Fun In Wisconsin

Sara Dager | November 03, 2023

Are there any Christmas towns in Wisconsin that I can visit? 

A great way to get truly immersed in holiday cheer is by making a visit to one of these charming Christmas towns in Wisconsin. They each have their own fun things to offer such as holiday festivals, German Christmas markets, visits from Santa, and even seasonally themed fun runs; check them out:

  • Cedarburg
  • Milwaukee
  • Madison
  • Chippewa Falls
  • Wisconsin Dells
  • Ripon
  • Elkhart lake
  • Stockholm
  • Hudson
  • Lake Geneva

What are the best winter hikes in Wisconsin that I can take? 

You may not love the idea of hiking in the wintertime at first, but if you are sure to dress warm, be careful, and pack a thermos full of something warm and comforting, these winter hikes in Wisconsin will make for the ideal seasonal outing either alone or with loved ones:

  • Palfrey's Glen, Merrimac
  • Lapham Peak, Kettle Moraine South Unit
  • Indian Lake County Park, Cross Plains
  • Devil's Lake State Park, Baraboo
  • Chequamegon National Forest, Rhinelander

Which Christmas lights displays in Wisconsin do I need to see before the season is over? 

If you just can't get enough lights during the holiday season, these wild and whimsical Christmas lights displays in Wisconsin are sure to take your breath away:

  • Garden of Lights, Green Bay
  • Rotary Lights, West Salem
  • Celebration of Lights, Oshkosh
  • Making Spirits Bright, Sheboygan

 

 

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