Check out these Christmas light displays in Jackson and surrounding areas

Kiara Fleming, Mississippi Clarion-Ledger
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It's the most wonderful time of the year and to help you enjoy the season, we've rounded up some of the best places to see Christmas light displays in Jackson and surrounding areas.

This year some favorites such as the Richardson Light Show in Madison have decided to cancel their shows.

But, no matter where you live in the Jackson area, there is a Christmas display near you.

Below is a list of light displays this season.

Magic of Lights-Brandon

The City of Brandon will host this years annual Magic of Lights drive-through light show the Brandon Amphitheater with the theme "All New Holiday Village."

  • When: Friday, Nov. 17, through Sunday, Dec. 31

  • Where: Brandon Amphitheater, 8190 Rock Way, Brandon

  • Admission: Nov. 17-Dec. 7 Monday-Thursday: $25; Fri-Sun: $30; Dec. 8 - Dec. 31 Monday-Thursday: $30; Friday-Sunday: $35

  • Time: 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

More: Popular Madison Christmas holiday light show canceled. Is it gone forever?

Capital City Lights

The State Capitol is seen during Visit Jackson's 2nd annual 'Capital City Lights' event in downtown Jackson, Miss., Friday, December 2, 2022.
The State Capitol is seen during Visit Jackson's 2nd annual 'Capital City Lights' event in downtown Jackson, Miss., Friday, December 2, 2022.

The third annual Capital City Lights is returns Dec. 1 this year, presented by Visit Jackson, the event features family-friendly activities, shopping, tours and Christmas lights at the Governor's Mansion and other downtown locations.

  • When: Friday, Dec. 1

  • Where: Downtown Jackson

  • Admission: Free

  • Time: 4 p.m.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony — Byram

The City of Byram will hold its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony with a live performance by Byram Middle school choir.

  • When: Thursday, Nov. 30

  • Where: 6758 Siwell Rd., Byram

  • Admission: Free

  • Time: 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Chautauqua Christmas Light Show

Crystal Springs is south of Jackson and hosts the annual Chautauqua Christmas Light Show at Chautauqua Park with more than 100 displays and 10,000 lights.
Crystal Springs is south of Jackson and hosts the annual Chautauqua Christmas Light Show at Chautauqua Park with more than 100 displays and 10,000 lights.

South of Jackson in the town of Crystal Springs you'll find the Chautauqua Christmas Light Show. Located in Chautauqua Park, viewers can drive through and admire over 100 displays and more than 10,000 lights around the park's lake.

  • When: Friday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Dec. 31

  • Where: Chautauqua Park, 26031 U.S. 51, Crystal Springs

  • Time: 6-9 p.m.

Indian Pines Lane Christmas Display 

Christmas display outside John Rowe's home in Madison on Indian Pines Lane.
Christmas display outside John Rowe's home in Madison on Indian Pines Lane.

Held in his front yard every year, John Rowe and his family have created a neighborhood tradition for almost 30 years with a Christmas display for all who drive by to view.

"My wife started this Christmas tradition when our daughters were one and five years old and we do it every year as a community severe just to bring some Christmas happiness to the neighborhood," John Rowe said.

The Rowe Family will also be featured on this year's 11th season of ABC's "The Great Christmas Light Fight" show to compete with other families.

  • When: Friday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Dec. 31

  • Where: 218 Indian Pines Lane, Madison

  • Admission: Free

  • Time: 6 p.m.

Canton Christmas Festival

The winds are blowing toward Christmas in Canton Monday, Dec. 22, 2021, as the opening of the annual Canton, Miss., festival approaches. The holiday event that blankets Canton Square with lights includes rides, parades, and Santa and Mrs. Clause. Christmas in Canton begins Nov. 26 and runs through Dec. 24.
The winds are blowing toward Christmas in Canton Monday, Dec. 22, 2021, as the opening of the annual Canton, Miss., festival approaches. The holiday event that blankets Canton Square with lights includes rides, parades, and Santa and Mrs. Clause. Christmas in Canton begins Nov. 26 and runs through Dec. 24.

The Canton Christmas Festival and the City of Lights returns this year kicking off the events with a four-story LED Christmas tree and 18-foot walkthrough gift box. There will also be a carousel, children's rides, horse-drawn carriage rides, appearances by Santa, shopping and dining.

  • When: Friday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 26, and will reopen Friday, Dec. 1, through Saturday, Dec. 23.

  • Where: Canton Square 100 N Union St., Canton

  • Time: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

  • Admission: Free

  • More information: Cantontourism.com

Singing Christmas Tree at Belhaven University

Belhaven Singing Christmas Tree
Belhaven Singing Christmas Tree

The annual performance of the Belhaven University's Singing Christmas Tree will celebrate 91 years of the annual tradition. The tree is made of a metal and wood structure and holds over 100 choir singers.

  • When: Friday, Dec. 1 through Saturday, Dec. 2

  • Where: Belhaven Bowl Stadium, 1500 Peachtree St., Jackson

  • Admission: Free

  • Time: 7:30 p.m.

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Know an event coming up? Reporter Kiara Fleming can be reached via email KDFleming@jackson.gannett.com

This article originally appeared on Mississippi Clarion Ledger: Christmas Light Displays in Jackson MS 2023