Drive-thru Christmas lights in Texas are a much beloved tradition, and one of the sweetest of all is Peppermint Parkway at Circuit of the Americas in Austin. With millions of twinkling lights, Santa and his reindeer, festive treats, and so much more, a visit to this winter wonderland will make your holiday season magical. The best Christmas light show in Texas is at Peppermint Parkway!

Located at Circuit of the Americas, Peppermint Parkway is Austin's best drive-thru Christmas light spectacular. This epic event is the premiere holiday lights in Texas show!
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It's hard not to love such huge displays of holiday cheer.
The attraction features a one-mile drive that transports visitors into a whimsical winter wonderland. Nearly a dozen different themed areas, ranging from a Gingerbread Village to an Enchanted Forest, provide a fully immersive experience.
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Our favorite is the Twinkle Tunnel and the Wonder Woods. But they're all amazing!
When all is said and done, you'll have cruised through millions of lights aglow with holiday cheer. This includes a 60-foot-tall tree that even the Grinch couldn't help but marvel at.
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And don't forget the Cota carting and the zipline, too! Texas at Christmas never looked so good.
Larger-than-life symbols of the holiday season like hot cocoa mugs are sure to drop your frozen jaw. Drive-thru concession stands offer real cocoa, as well as other festive treats.
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There's so much to take in, you'll want to make sure you do it slowly.

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Santa's elves dance giddily through Twinkle Tunnel and down Candy Cane Lane, entertaining passersby of all ages.
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Don't forget to stop at the North Pole!
St. Nick himself is part of the grand finale, which boasts a brilliant light show that perfectly captures the spirit of Christmas. You just might even catch a glimpse of his trusty reindeer pulling the sleigh!
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There's no end to the fun at the Peppermint Parkway at Christmas time in Texas.
Don't forget to snap a photo with the Parkway's official mascots, Pepper and Mint! They're here on a very special mission: to make sure Santa receives all the letters from children on the Nice List.
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The holiday lights show starts just after Thanksgiving and runs all the way through the end of December. There's plenty of time to get your holiday spirit on!
Make sure to hit the Peppermint Plaza, which will be open on the same nights as the Parkway, with attractions like a holiday market, games, train rides, sweets and treats, and meet-and-greets with Pepper and Mint. Other activities include a light-up archway and amusement park rides!
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This truly is the best family holiday fun. You could easily spend hours of fun here enjoying everything there is to do at the Peppermint Parkway!

Visit the official website of Peppermint Parkway or the Facebook page of this Christmas event to learn more. Have you been to Peppermint Parkway yet this holiday season? If so, tell us all about your experience! Did you think it was the best Christmas light show in Texas? Let us know in the comments below!

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Best Christmas Light Display In Texas

Megan McDonald | October 21, 2022

Where are the best lights in Texas?

Texas has dozens of holiday light shows all over the state. Big or small, there’s most likely a holiday show near you that you need to check out this season! Beyond the Peppermint Parkway, we also love heading to Grapevine, which is dubbed the “Christmas Capital of Texas.” Enjoy their 1,400 Christmas events in 40 days while you soak in some of the best Christmas lights in Texas!

Is there a Christmas town in Texas?

Another town that rivals Grapevine is the town of Marshall, Texas, which is going for the best Christmas town in Texas crown. Every year their Wonderland of Lights Festival lights up over one million holiday lights during the Christmas season. There’s also an outdoor skating rink, Santa in his village, and horse-drawn carriage rides!

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