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Top 10 places to see Christmas lights around Birmingham

Christmas at the Falls (Jack Goras/Christmas at the Falls Website)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - ‘Tis the season! Grab your winter gear, load up the family, and get into the Christmas spirit at one of these holiday lights displays.

Bearden Christmas Lights

Bearden Lane, West Blocton

The drive-thru Bearden Christmas Lights located in West Blocton start at 5 p.m. until 11 p.m. nightly.

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Christmas at the Falls

1450 Noccalula Road, Gadsden

Celebrate Christmas with the city of Gadsden until Jun. 4, and enjoy the festive lights as well as food vendors, train rides, visits with Santa, and a spectacular view. General admission includes a train ride for only $10 Monday-Thursday and $15 Friday-Sunday. Tickets are available online only, so make sure to secure your spot in advance.

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Glow Wild

2630 Cahaba Rd, Birmingham

Now until Jan. 16, Birmingham Zoo has transformed into a glowing sensation. On select nights from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. you can attend this illuminating experience. Catch a ride on the train or a spin on the carousel while you’re there but be aware that the zoo animals will not be viewable during Glow Wild. To avoid long lines, grab your tickets online before your visit.

Lights of Noel

Winners Way, Birmingham

Lights of Noel Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show is located at Birmingham Racecourse until Jan. 1. The spectacular light show is synchronized to Christmas music and is fun for all ages.

Lights on the Landing

1 River Rd, Gadsden

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This drive-thru light show located in Gadsden operates until Dec. 31. Children under 5 are free, children’s admission is $3, and adults are $5. CASH ONLY!

Magic of Lights

4599 Splash Adventure Pkwy, Bessemer

You and your family can enjoy the holiday-themed light show until Jan. 4. Magic of Lights shines from 5:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and from 5:30 p.m. until 10 p.m. Friday-Sunday. Use promo code WBRC6 to receive $6 off tickets on Tuesday nights!

Oxford Festival of Lights

954 Leon Smith Pkwy, Oxford

Located at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, this festival of lights is fun for the whole family. After driving through the lights step into Santa’s Village for ice skating, pictures with Santa, slides, and inflatables. The festival is open through Dec. 24.

Palisades Park

1225 Palisades Pkwy, Oneonta

Palisades Park is in Blount County. While admission is free, donations are accepted.

Winter Wonderland at Sportsmans Lake Park

1544 Sportsman Lake Rd NW, Cullman

This Cullman County Christmas tradition features over a million lights, Christmas train, horse and carriage rides, photo booth, and snow machine. This fun-filled attraction is open through Dec. 29 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Wacky Tacky Light Tour

2727 18th Street South, Homewood

The Wacky Tacky Light Tour is the perfect time to dress in your tacky Christmas sweater and hop on for the best of the worst tacky Christmas tour. This wacky, tacky Christmas celebration also benefits a good cause, Gross Out Camp scholarships! Get your tickets online for December 12, 17 or 19 now.

If you have suggestions on places we should add, please email hannah.crowe@wbrc.com.

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