Where to See Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge

Where to See Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge

There is just something about the sound of classic Christmas carols and sipping on hot cocoa while strolling under twinkling lights that really gets the warm, magical holiday spirits going. We invite you to pause with us and take part in this magic as we have compiled a list of some of Baton Rouge’s most amazing twinkling light displays. We might not have a speckle of snow, but who needs snow when these light displays light up our southern skies?

If you are looking for great holiday events in Baton Rouge, we have you covered. And if you would like to cut down your own Christmas tree in Louisiana, we have you covered there, too. If you’re feeling like a road trip, you can drive an hour to New Orleans for dozens of family-friendly holiday events. Alternatively, head West to our friends in Lafayette to enjoy the holiday season with our neighbors in Acadiana (or check out some incredible Christmas lights around the Lafayette area). If you still haven’t had enough Louisiana holiday fun, New Orleans has amazing Christmas light displays for the family as well. Let’s all take advantage of all the holiday spirit in Baton Rouge with kids.

Where to See Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge {Neighborhoods}

• Eastman Family Lights in Central is a wonderful Christmas lights display synchronized to music. It won Best Decorated Home in Central in 2021. 15901 Chanove Ave. in Geo Je’s neighborhood off Frenchtown. You can find them on FB and Instagram now.
  https://m.facebook.com/EastmanFamilyLights
• 8757 Elliot Road is known for its very festive light show. If you’re an LSU fan, you’ll appreciate this light attraction as they are decked out in purple and gold! Show times: 5:30 pm-11:00 pm Monday-Thursday and Sunday; 5:30 pm-12:00 am Friday and Saturday.
• Hohensee Family Christmas Lights can be seen in all its spectacular on Triple B Road. Along with their lights show, the Hohensee Family will be accepting donations in their Soldier House. So everyone can ‘pay it forward’ to the family we chose this year!
• Head over to Brookhollow Glen Subdivision for a drive-thru experience in that neighborhood. They’re making it “rein” with Christmas lights.
• The Messengers – 9481 Prince Charles, Denham Springs. The story behind this light show started over 50 years ago. Stop by and be a part of this incredible tradition.

• Lights on Rendale brings all the holiday spirit to the Village of St. George!
• Shadows of Ascension is a neighborhood to add to your light show list. The whole neighborhood joins together to create something you won’t forget.
• AA Mini Storage in Central has a runway style of light to drive under then park to walk and you see lights and Christmas decor over the pond.
• Drive by 41037 Fields Ct. in Prairieville and tune into 90.1. The show runs from 5-11 PM.
• Lakeway Drive neighborhood. These houses are lit. Get it?
• On the corner of Chairmain and President in the “Old Jefferson” subdivision, right in the heart of “The Red Stick Community
• Old Dutchtown Christmas Light Show
• Christmas Cul-de-sac! Sunbury Circle, Kenilworth Subdivision, 70808
• 1136 Eagle Dr, Zachary. Lighting Up Zachary
• The Davis’ Magical Christmas Land in Denham Springs will be up and running with almost 200 inflatables.
• 13514 Rendale Ave in Brookhollow Glen subdivision – off Perkins Road
• Chuck’s Lights at Cottingham Ct Baton Rouge, LA 70817
• Wilson Christmas Light
• Watson Christmas Festival, Live Oak Church (front parking lot) Sunday 11/27 2:00p-6:30p

Where to See Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge {Businesses}

• BREC ZooLights ZooLights is a light show staple in these parts. They are back again this year with mile-long twinkling displays. Join Baton Rouge General at its 6th annual Holiday Lights display, a first of its kind in Baton Rouge, where the lawn is transformed into a twinkling, singing, and musically synchronized light display the whole family will enjoy. Driving by or strolling through, Holiday Lights are here to spread a little holiday cheer. Dates will be announced soon but you can get tickets here.
• Festival of Lights is Baton Rouge’s oldest holiday tradition that transforms the winter sky into a wonderland. The Mayor will light North Boulevard with half a million sparkling lights. Then experience the magic beneath the 35-foot Christmas tree in North Boulevard Town Square! Can’t forget to mention that all can enjoy free ice skating and play in six tons of real snow at the Snow Village. December 1st, 4-8 pm.

• First Baptist Community Church hosts a Christmas Spectacular. Get tickets here.
• Join Grace Life Fellowship on November 26^th from 5-7 p.m. for their live nativity and winter wonderland. This is a free event.
• Cortana Kiwanis Christmas Parade 2023 is happening on December 9th at 5:30. The parade route will start on River Road and end near North Street. In Central, at the corner of Sullivan and Hooper, there is a lot filled with lights that sync to music. Tune into 105.9 to listen to the music the lights dance to.

Looking for more Christmas lights in Baton Rouge? Join the Baton Rouge Christmas Lights Facebook group to find more and add locations as you discover them!

The Baton Rouge holiday season doesn’t officially begin until you see your first Christmas light display. If you haven’t already, use our Baton Rouge Christmas light display guide to start this tradition with your family. Another fun tradition that we love for Baton Rouge kids is hosting a holiday cookie exchange party. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can drive to New Orleans for dozens of family-friendly holiday events.

May your days be merry and bright! Happy Holidays from Red Stick Mom.

If you know of a Baton Rouge light display not listed, please let us know so we can add it!