As Christmas quickly approaches, many families celebrate the holidays by visiting Christmas light displays. These displays include thousands, and sometimes millions of lights to brighten the season, and help create new memories.
Luckily, there are a variety of light displays in the St. Louis area, many of which grow bigger and brighter each year. Below are the top 5 light displays near St. Dominic.
- Garden Glow
The Garden Glow is a great way to explore the beauty of the Missouri Botanical Garden at night. Although it might be chilly, make sure to bundle up and take advantage of the park’s famous light display. The Garden Glow is home to over 2 million lights, and includes displays titled Twinkling Tunnel, Frosted Forest, and Brilliant Blooms. Additionally, not only do individuals get to experience the magic of Christmas lights, the Botanical Garden is home to numerous winter plants in bloom.
- Fort Zumwalt Park
Fort Zumwalt Park is a tradition for many St. Dominic students as it is located just two miles from campus. The park contains a drive through loop, as well as a walking trail on select nights. Additionally, many displays are created by local parishes, groups, and companies, making it a great place to support the community. This is a great, quick light display to drive through whenever you get a chance. Make sure to buy your tickets online before you go, and get ready for a great experience!
- O’Fallon Lights
The Annual O’Fallon lights are a fan favorite to everyone local to the area. O’Fallon lights are not your normal Christmas light display. This light display is held in a neighborhood not far from St. Dominic. Even though these Christmas lights are not at a fancy location, like Garden Glow, the neighborhood has been hosting these lights for over ten years, bringing lots of cheer and joy to everyone.
- Jingle
Jingle is new to the area this year, and has already become a favorite for many families. Not only does Jingle have over 4 million lights but it also has a variety of fun activities to participate in. Although Jingle is not a drive through light display, it allows you to walk through it with friends and family.
- Tilles
Tilles park is located in St. Louis city and is a well-known light display amongst locals. It holds over 100 different displays, and has even been running since 1987, making it a fun tradition for many. While driving through this winter wonderland make sure to tune into 90.1 FM which matches each light sequence with music.
Whether it’s a simple string of lights or an elaborate show, these holiday lights make spirits so bright and set the stage for cherished memories with loved ones. So, bundle up, grab some hot cocoa, and let the dazzling lights guide you into the festive season of Christmas!
