Lights of Noel
Visitors drive through a spectacular holiday light display featuring lights synchronized to Christmas music for all ages. The animated show is Alabama's largest drive-through light display, designed to be experienced from inside your vehicle.
Nov 20, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
Price is per vehicle. Weekday admission (Monday–Thursday): Activity Van, Limo or Mini Bus $40; Car or Family Van $25. Weekend admission (Friday–Sunday) and holidays: Activity Van, Limo or Mini Bus $50; Car or Family Van $35. Weekend pricing includes December 24–25, December 31, and January 1. Ticket prices include fees.
Parking
Do not enter Casino parking lots; follow signs.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Visit Monday through Thursday for the lower weekday rate, but remember that December 24–25, December 31 and January 1 are priced as weekends.
- Bring the whole family in one car or family van, because admission is charged per vehicle, not per person.
- Set your GPS to Winners Way at the Birmingham Race Course and follow the signs instead of pulling into the Casino parking lots.
- Book an activity van, limo or mini bus rather than a full-size bus for a group trip, since full-size buses are not allowed.
Special Events & Promotions
- Daily specials and discount days run during the season.
- Monday–Thursday visits cost less than weekends, except December 24–25, December 31 and January 1, which are priced as weekend nights.
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 we stay in the car the whole time?
Yes. It's a drive-through show of animated lights set to Christmas music, and you watch it from your vehicle.
Can a group come in a bus?
Activity vans, limos and mini buses are welcome at their own vehicle rate. Full-size buses are not allowed.
Can I buy tickets when I get there?
Yes. You can buy tickets on-site or online ahead of time.
Where is the entrance?
The entrance is on Winners Way at the Birmingham Race Course. Follow the signs, and don't pull into the Casino parking lots.
Is it good for all ages?
Yes. The lights are synchronized to Christmas music for all ages.
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