Memphis Area Christmas Light Displays - 2011

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.

The stunning light display at Graceland decorates the entire Graceland Plaza area. The lights will first be turned on at 6:00 p.m. on November 18, 2011. The lights will be kept on every evening through January 9, 2012. The exterior lights can be seen from the street but to see Christmas decorations inside the mansion, regular admission fees apply.
3765 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
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Downtown Memphis will be lit in blue for the 2011 holiday season. The season will kick off with a lighting ceremony on November 18th from 4:30-6:00 p.m. at Court Square. You can take a trolley ride to tour the light display and on Saturdays, the trolleys will be complete with on-board carolers.

Visit the Botanic Gardens for an evening of lights, snow, and holiday magic. In addition to light displays and snow falling, there will be holiday music, winter crafts, and games throughout the "Backyard." This event runs Friday and Saturday nights November 25-December 28 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. Admission is $7 for non-members and $5 for Garden members. Kids 2 and under are free.
750 Cherry Road
Memphis, TN 38117
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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 24 - December 31, 2011 (closed Christmas Day). Hours of operation are: Sunday – Thursday, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm; Friday & Saturday, 6:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Admission is $10.00 for cars; $15.00 for vans and hayrides; $25.00 for buses and $5.00 for motorcycles.
7505 Stonegate
Southaven, MS 38671
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Drive a 1.5 mile route through Shelby Farms and take in the more than one million eco-friendly light bulbs on festive display. Starry Nights runs from November 25, 2011 through December 30, 2011 from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday and 6-10pm on the weekend. Mondays 6-9 p.m.are reserved for walkers/runners/joggers/bikers only. Admission is $20 per car, $50 per shuttle or minibus, and $150 for tour buses. On Mondays, walkers, runners, and bikers pay $10 per person or $20 per family.
Walnut Grove and Farm Roads
Memphis, TN 38120
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The Community Tree and Park Lighting Festivities on November 22, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. will kick off the season of Holiday Lights at Worthington Park in West Memphis. Every weekend thereafter through December 17th, horse-drawn carriages will take visitors through the park to see the lights. Call (870) 514-6340 for pricing and reservations.
Worthington Street and Missouri Street
West Memphis, AR 72301
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This is Memphis' biggest Christmas light display and features over one million bulbs! Zoo Lights runs from from November 18 - December 30, 2011(select days) from 5:30-10:00 p.m. Admission is $5 for members and $7 for non-members. See photos of Zoo Lights.
2000 Prentiss Place
Memphis, TN 38112
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