Illustration of a family gazing at houses and trees covered in string lights on a snowy street at dusk (Lights in the Parkway)
Christmas Lights

Lights in the Parkway

Visitors take a drive-through journey across more than a mile of parkway illuminated by hundreds of LED displays and wrapped trees. Sights include a soaring patriotic American eagle display, a skyscraper display, community installations, and festive holiday gnomes. Guests can tune their car radios to a synchronized holiday music playlist while traveling through the tunnels and arches.

Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 6, 2027

Plan Your Visit

Tickets

$16 for cars/family style vans up to 8 passengers; $26 for commercial vans, minibuses, limos 9-24 passengers. Online processing fees will apply.

Hours

Monday walking, running, and biking nights: 5:30-10:00.

Food & Drink

Food and beverages are not available for purchase during regular drive-through nights; visitors are encouraged to bring their own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks.

Parking

Parking will be available on Lehigh Parkway South and Grammes Road for Mondays at Lights.

Accessibility

ADA portable restrooms are available at the parkway entrance and ticket booth.

Pets

Pets are welcome. During the event, do not exit your vehicle with your pet; on Move it Mondays, pets may come on a leash and owners should clean up after them.

Location

Lehigh Parkway · Lehigh Parkway E, Allentown, PA 18103 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday-light fans

Vibe

Festive and scenic

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Reserve your vehicle’s ticket online before setting out, since tickets are not sold on site and reservations are required.
  • Choose a Move It Monday if you want to walk, run, or bike through the display; no reservation is needed for those nights.
  • Bring snacks and non-alcoholic drinks for the drive-through, since food and beverages are not sold along the route.
  • Save your ticket QR code on your phone and have it ready at check-in; staff can also look up the booking by name.
  • If you bring a pet on a Move It Monday, use a leash and bring what you need to clean up after them.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Move It Mondays are free and do not require reservations; visitors may walk, run, or bike through the lights.
  • November 30 is the 30th anniversary celebration, with live entertainment by True Love Story.
  • December 7 is a Hanukkah celebration.
  • December 14 is a Polar Express experience and movie in the park.
  • December 21 is a Christmas celebration with Santa and his reindeer, and live entertainment by True Love Story.

Links & Contact

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to book tickets before arriving?

Yes. Tickets must be reserved online before you arrive; there are no on-site ticket sales. Reservations are by date, and weekend bookings are for a selected time block.

Can I walk, run, or bike through the lights?

Yes. On Move It Mondays, the route is open to walkers, runners, and cyclists, with no cars allowed. No reservation is required.

Can I buy food or drinks during the drive-through?

There are no food or drink vendors during the drive-through, so bring snacks and non-alcoholic beverages for your vehicle. Food and drink vendors are present on Move It Mondays.

Can I bring my pet?

Pets may ride in your vehicle during the drive-through, but you must not leave the vehicle with your pet. On Move It Mondays, leashed pets are welcome; owners should clean up after them.

Are there restrooms and anything to know about the lights?

Standard and ADA portable restrooms are available near the entrance and ticket booth. The display includes moving and blinking lights, and drivers are asked to turn off headlights and use parking lights.

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