Each year during the holidays, the Memphis area is aglow with Christmas lights. Here are some of the best places to see the largest displays. If you know of a Christmas light display that I've missed, please send me an email at memphis.guide@about.com.
Christmas at Graceland:
The stunning light display at Graceland decorates the entire Graceland Plaza area. The lights will first be turned on at 6:15 p.m. on November 21, 2008. The lights will be kept on every evening through January 11, 2009.
Southern Lights:
Southern Lights is the city of Southaven's annual christmas light display, located in Central Park on Tchulahoma Road. The light display will run from November 27 - December 31, 2008 (closed Christmas Day). Times and admission TBA.
West Memphis Holiday Lights:
The Community Tree and Park Lighting Festivities on November 20, 2008 will kick off the season of Holiday Lights at Worthington Park in West Memphis. Every weekend thereafter through January 1st, horse-drawn carriages will take visitors throuh the park to see the lights.
Zoo Lights:
This is Memphis' biggest Christmas light display and features over one million bulbs! Zoo Lights runs from from November 28 - December 30, 2008. Times and admission TBA. See photos of Zoo Lights.
