Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge 2024-2025

Louisiana's Capital City celebrates Christmas with thousands of twinkling lights. We've put together the brightest and most fascinating Christmas lights in Baton Rouge to warm your hearts and help you choose your next holiday destination.

Baton Rouge Zoo Christmas Lights (November 29 –December 30, 2024)

Baton Rouge Christmas lights festive trail features over 50 illuminated sculptures of animals and Christmas holiday displays to boost your holiday spirit. This larger-than-life extravaganza can astonish people of any age with its twinkling flamingos, rhinos, giraffes, lions, gorillas, tigers, and elephants. The admission prices range from $3 to $5. What's more, you can get 50% off the regular admission price for donating a non-perishable food item.

Festival of Lights (December 6, 2024)

Baton Rouge’s oldest Christmas tradition is known for its half a million sparkling lights and a 35-foot (10-meter) Christmas tree. Every early December, locals and guests gather for the tree lighting at North Boulevard Town Square. The countdown typically begins around 6:20 pm, followed by a fireworks display. Attendees can also spend time at Snow Village, Artists Village, or try ice skating. The activities kicks off at 4 pm and ends at 8 pm.

Christmas Lights in Baton Rouge Neighborhood (late November–late December 2024)

One of the brightest homes in the Baton Rouge neighborhood is the Messenger's Christmas Land at Prince Charles Street, Denham Springs. The Messenger family has been adorning their house with animated scenes, a timeline, and even the north pole for more than 50 years. You can drop by to see this display absolutely for free and enjoy the dazzling Christmas lights.

U.S. Armed Forces Memorial Grove of Lights (unconfirmed in 2024)

During the holiday season, the U.S. Armed Forces Memorial Grove of Lights honors fallen military personnel by white illuminated crepe myrtle trees, outlining the Louisiana State Capitol.