Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Southern States' Magical Holiday Traditions
The American South celebrates the holidays with magical light displays and traditional events.
Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee, and Louisiana each have unique holiday celebrations that attract visitors from all over.
From underground light shows to historic mansion tours, these events offer a mix of community spirit, culture, and wonder.
Arkansas' Fayetteville illuminates Historic Square with Lights of the Ozarks from Nov 21 to Jan 1.
Kentucky's Louisville Mega Cavern hosts Lights Under Louisville, an underground light show, from Nov 14 to Jan 3.
Missouri's Silver Dollar City in Branson offers An Old Time Christmas with 6.5 million lights from Nov 1 to Jan 4.
Tennessee's Jonesborough hosts Christmas in Olde Jonesborough every Saturday from Thanksgiving to Christmas.
New Orleans' City Park transforms into Celebration in the Oaks from Thanksgiving to New Year.
- Who
- Residents and visitors of the Southern US states
- What
- Participate in holiday traditions and light displays
- When
- From late November to early January
- Where
- Arkansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Tennessee, Louisiana
- Why
- To celebrate the holiday season with community, culture, and magic
- Event Name
- Lights of the Ozarks
- Location
- Fayetteville, Arkansas
- Dates
- Nov 21 to Jan 1
- Event Name
- Lights Under Louisville
- Location
- Louisville Mega Cavern, Kentucky
- Dates
- Nov 14 to Jan 3