Every year my family likes to get in our pajamas, grab a thermos of hot cocoa and hop in the car. Our destination? Some of Bloomington - Normal, IL's very best holiday light displays. From Uptown Normal's festively lit-up trees and storefronts to twinkling local home displays (with a few set to music!) ... there's plenty to see!
This list is a compilation of houses I've been to in past years and reader-recommended locations. If you know of any amazing light displays to add to our list tell us about them by emailing MelissaA@macaronikid.com -- we'll add them to the list.
Important note: As you visit these locations please be courteous to others, and do not block traffic or driveways. Also, please be understanding should the light display not be on when you visit. Many variables including the weather may affect the light show hours.
Enjoy the lights!
We will update it as we find more!
Want to see them all? Start at Uptown and follow the list for an easy driving route.
11 Uptown Circle in Normal:
Uptown looks magical during the holiday season. With lit trees and festive window displays, it's a must-see each holiday season.
1210 Hovey Avenue in Normal:
We affectionately call this one The March of the Santas! Look for the alien on the roof!
1101 Bakewell Avenue in Normal:
We spy Santa on the roof among many other beautiful decorations!
2001 Haverhill Country Club Park in Normal:
Ironwood subdivision offers many wonderful light displays including this one with a scene straight from the North Pole.
2815 Scarborough Street in Bloomington:
Head to the Pepper Ridge subdivision and tune your car radio to 102.1 FM. Lights hours are Sunday through Thursday: 5:30pm to 9:00pm, Friday and Saturday: 5:30pm to 10:00pm through New Year's Eve. Visit McCoy Christmas Lights Show on Facebook HERE.
11 Jodi Lane in Bloomington
This is "Not Your Normal Christmas Light Show!" Tune your radio to 106.1 FM to get the full effect of this special light show. You can also visit Not Your Normal Christmas Light Show online HERE and on Facebook HERE to learn more about this year's charity, hours, and ways to be kind to their neighbors.
13 Ryan Drive in Bloomington:
See a fantastic light display AND mail a letter to Santa! If you include a stamped, self-address envelope with your letter, your child will get a letter back from Santa!
603 S. Mercer Avenue in Bloomington:
"Candy Cane Lane" has been a local favorite for years!
49 Prenzler Drive in Bloomington:
Light display hours are Sunday through Thursday 5pm-9:30pm, Friday and Saturday 5pm-10pm. Visit Bloomington Lightshow on Facebook HERE.
Hearthstone Ct. in the Eagle Ridge subdivision off of College Ave near Airport Rd:
This fun display is a hidden gem and set to music!
27 Aberdeen Way in Bloomington:
Catch the light display between 5pm-10pm.
2909 Carlene Drive in Bloomington:
Plenty to see on Carlene Drive from 6pm-10pm... the inflatable snowman family is our favorite!
2601 Interlocken Drive in Bloomington:
Be sure to tune your radio to 107.3FM. Visit Lights on Interlock on Facebook HERE.
3307 Monticello Road in Bloomington:
There's so much to see on Monticello Road!
3902 Rave Road in Bloomington:
Enjoy a Disney themed show every night from 5:30-10:00 PM now through Dec. 25th. Tune to 102.7 FM Rave Road Lights on Facebook HERE.
2214 Tyler Trail in Bloomington:
Enjoy a fantastic light display on Tyler Trail!
A little further but worth the drive....
701 Pettit Drive in Hudson:
Display will be on beginning November 29 through New Years Day from 5pm-10pm. Turn your car radio to 88.1FM. Visit A Dicken Christmas Holiday Lighting Display on Facebook HERE.
149 W First St., Jefferson Park (Library Park) in El Paso:
The Christmas display previously known as Christmas on Front Street is now located in Jefferson Park in El Paso, IL (Library Park); managed by the El Paso Kiwanis and the El Paso Fire Protection District. For detailed schedules, visit Christmas in El Paso on Facebook HERE.
405 N. East Street in Lexington:
Drive out to Lexington for a fun light display. It might look like the lights are falling off the house, but that's just a pack of light-up puppies pulling them off!
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