Drive through Christmas Light Displays are a great way to celebrate the holiday season and you can find several incredible options throughout Kentucky. But one particular event is so quintessential Kentucky, that everyone in the Bluegrass State would enjoy it. The Kentucky Horse Park’s Southern Lights includes 3 miles of glittering lights, along with an exciting Holiday Festival in the Park that is simply mesmerizing.

The Kentucky Horse Park is a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike and it turns into a winter wonderland each holiday season.
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You'll enter the drive-through display through the entrance to the Park's Campground and then be treated to 3 miles of twinkling lights.
The light display at the Horse Park is unique and truly captures the charm of this Kentucky pastime.
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Many of the animated displays are horse-themed and will put a smile on your face. Of course, there are plenty of Christmas themes throughout the drive as well.
After you've driven through the lights, make sure you park and head into the Park for the Holiday Festival, which is included in the price of admission.
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Within the Park's interior, you'll find local crafts, model trains and mini train rides, visits with Santa, and the popular exotic petting zoo. These additional Holiday Festival attractions are open every night except November 24 and December 24-31. There are pony and camel rides, pictures with Santa, and options for food, which are at an extra cost.
Southern Lights is open nightly rain or shine until December 31st from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
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It's one of the most unique and festive holiday traditions in the state and one that every Kentuckian will appreciate and enjoy.

Southern Lights has been a Kentucky tradition for more than 20 years and is now one of the most popular Christmas time attractions in the region. Is this one of your holiday traditions? Share your experience with us in the comments!

For more information and some insider tips for Southern Lights, visit its website here.

And for more information about the park during the warmer months, check out our previous article here.

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