Holiday Light Shows And Parades in Atlanta

From downtown Atlanta to the suburbs, this page gathers every guide we’ve created on Holiday Light Shows And Parades so you can see what’s happening across the city in one place. You’ll find practical, locally focused articles covering major attractions like Zoo Atlanta, neighborhood displays in places such as Brookhaven and Decatur, and step-by-step tips for navigating traffic, MARTA, parking, and crowds during peak holiday evenings.

Whether you’re planning a family night at a drive-through light display, choosing between competing Intown and OTP parade routes, or just trying to figure out which events fit your budget and schedule, these guides are designed to help you make smarter, low-stress decisions. Use this page as your starting point to compare options, time your visit around weather and rush hour, and decide the best next step for enjoying Atlanta’s holiday season.

Holiday Light Shows And Parades
Atlanta Festival Of Lights (Atlantic Station)
The Atlanta Festival of Lights at Atlantic Station has quickly become one of the city’s favorite holiday traditions. If you’re planning winter festivities in Atlanta, this immersive drive-through (and sometimes walk-through) light experience in Midtown’s Atlantic Station is worth understanding in detail—how it works, when to go, what it costs, where to park, and how to make the most of it.
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Holiday Light Shows And Parades
Atlanta Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon
The Atlanta Thanksgiving Day Half Marathon has become a holiday tradition for many locals and visitors who want to earn their turkey with a morning run. If you’ll be in Atlanta, Georgia for Thanksgiving, this race is one of the biggest ways the city kicks off the day—right alongside parades, family gatherings, and football.
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Holiday Light Shows And Parades
Children's Christmas Parade (Peachtree TV)
The Children’s Christmas Parade has long been one of Atlanta’s most beloved holiday traditions, and in recent years many local families have followed it on Peachtree TV as well as (or instead of) watching in person. If you live in metro Atlanta or plan to visit for the holidays, this guide explains how the parade works, how TV coverage fits in, and what to expect if you want to make it part of your seasonal plans.
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Holiday Light Shows And Parades
Fantasy In Lights At Callaway Gardens
If you live in Atlanta or are visiting for the holidays, Fantasy In Lights at Callaway Gardens is one of the biggest, most talked‑about seasonal light displays within easy driving distance. It’s not technically in the city, but it’s close enough to feel like an Atlanta holiday tradition.
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Holiday Light Shows And Parades
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights (Atlanta Botanical Garden)
Garden Lights, Holiday Nights at the Atlanta Botanical Garden is one of Atlanta’s signature winter traditions. If you live in the metro area or are visiting during the holidays, this is one of the biggest, most immersive holiday light shows in Atlanta—and it’s right in the heart of Midtown.
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Holiday Light Shows And Parades
Lanier Islands Magical Nights Of Lights
Lanier Islands’ Magical Nights of Lights has long been one of the most talked‑about holiday light experiences within easy driving distance of metro Atlanta. If you’re trying to decide whether it’s worth the trip from the city, how to plan your night, or what’s changed over the years, this guide walks through everything you need to know with an Atlanta-focused lens.
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Holiday Light Shows And Parades
Lights Of Life (Life University)
The Lights of Life display at Life University in Marietta is one of metro Atlanta’s longest-running drive-through holiday light shows. If you live in Atlanta or you’re visiting during the holidays, this event is a convenient, family-friendly way to see festive lights without leaving the city’s orbit.
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Holiday Light Shows And Parades
New Year's Eve Peach Drop (Underground Atlanta)
The New Year’s Eve Peach Drop at Underground Atlanta is one of the city’s most recognizable year-end traditions. If you live in metro Atlanta or you’re visiting for the holidays, it’s often the go-to answer to “Where should we ring in the New Year?”
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Holiday Light Shows And Parades
Stone Mountain Christmas And Snow Mountain
Stone Mountain Park turns into one of metro Atlanta’s biggest holiday destinations each year, with Stone Mountain Christmas as the main event. For years, locals also knew the park for Snow Mountain, a separate winter snow-tubing attraction. If you’re planning a holiday outing, it helps to understand how these experiences work now, what’s offered, and how to make the most of your visit from Atlanta.
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