Illustration of a crowd looking up at a town hall lit in coloured light as snow falls (Symphony of Lights)
Christmas Lights

Symphony of Lights

Visitors drive along an approximately one-mile course through a display of more than 300,000 twinkling lights and larger-than-life holiday scenes. While driving through, guests can tune their car radios to 105.5 FM for holiday music and event information. Passengers can also participate in an on-course game by spotting glowing letters to unscramble a secret phrase.

Nov 27, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 All ages $25 per vehicle for admission.

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Plan Your Visit

Food & Drink

Beer and cocktail samples are available during Lit at the Lights for $45 per sampling.

Parking

The drive-through line begins at Hickory Ridge Rd & Broken Land Pkwy.

Pets

Leashed dogs are allowed during Tail Lights.

Location

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Merriweather Post Pavilion · 10475 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, Maryland 21044 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families and holiday light-display fans

Vibe

Festive and dazzling

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Buy Walk Through Night tickets in advance because capacity is limited and advance purchase is required.
  • For the drive-through, follow police directions as you approach the entrance at Hickory Ridge Road and Broken Land Parkway.
  • Tune your car radio to 105.5 FM to hear holiday music and event information during the drive.
  • Choose a Walk Through Night if you want to walk among the displays; walking is only permitted on those nights.
  • Dress for rain or snow, since the event operates in either weather.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Military nights are Thursdays; visitors with valid military ID can get a discount at the entrance.
  • Walk-through nights are special sessions; walking is only permitted on those nights and advance purchase is required.
  • Festive Families is a walk-through session on November 29; children aged 3 and under enter free.
  • Tail Lights is a walk-through session on December 7; leashed dogs only, with festive costumes encouraged.
  • Lit at the Lights is a session on December 10, with separately ticketed sampling or walk-through-only options; children aged 3 and under enter free for walk-through-only tickets.

Links & Contact

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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 contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the drive-through course?

The course is approximately one mile.

Do walk-through visitors need to buy tickets in advance?

Yes. Advance purchase is mandatory for Walk Through Nights because capacity is limited. Advance purchase is encouraged but not required for the regular drive-through.

What happens if it rains or snows?

The event operates in rain, shine or snow. If it is cancelled, registered guests are emailed and an update is posted on the event's social media pages.

What radio station should drivers tune to?

Tune the car radio to 105.5 FM for holiday music and event information.

Are all vehicles allowed in the drive-through?

Limos, buses and dual-axle vehicles are not permitted.

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