Macon, Georgia Christmas Light Extravaganza

As far back as I can remember, searching for the best Christmas lights has been a family tradition. I would imagine this would be the case for most Americans.

After all, nothing screams Merry Christmas louder than an outrageous Christmas light display. The more twinkle and sparkle – the better.

Todays travel post will highlight the Christmas lights in Macon, GA and why it’s a must-see.

Macon, GA Christmas Lights: Where to See the Best Displays

Wondering where to see the best Christmas lights in Macon? The answer is easy. The Main Street Light festival extravaganza downtown!

Equally important, the downtown light show is completely free to all.

Georgians and visitors of Macon, Georgia will experience the magic of over 500,000 twinkling lights synchronized to traditional holiday music.

Listed below are the reasons why you should visit downtown Macon and make this festive attraction part of your annual Christmas family tradition.

Starting with - Where is Macon, Georgia?

Steve and I must have driven through Macon, Georgia a hundred times on our way to another vacation destination. Honestly, it never occurred to us to stop in Macon for a weekend getaway.

That being said, you should definitely make that stop off Interstate 75 to check out this charming Georgia city. Here are more details about Macon, GA, and how to immerse yourself in holiday cheer

Visitors can view the nightly Christmas lights in Macon, GA throughout a 4 1/2 block radius from Poplar Street at First to MLK.

Metered parking is available throughout downtown Macon at reasonable rates.

Christmas Light Extravaganza is a walking tour.

Even though the show is incorporated into the downtown streets, driving will not give visitors the same experience

Basically, it’s important to park and walk this event.

Canopies of lights hang overhead in a truly immersive experience. Once the music starts, each light exhibit dances to traditional Christmas music played by the Macon Pops.

Cost: Free Of Charge

When: End of November to January 2nd.

Light Extravaganza Show Times – Christmas lights in Macon, GA

Illuminate happens each evening at 6 pm, with shows every top of the hour.

Notably, the final 45-minute show takes place at 9 p.m.

Light displays remain for viewing with music starting at the top of each hour.

Our Thoughts:

Steve looked at me and pretty much summed up our experience like this – It’s like being placed in the middle of a Hallmark Christmas Movie.

Something about the people of Macon makes this one of the best holiday events. Everyone was so thoughtful, helpful, and downright friendly.

The City of Macon created a small-town American feel, even though the city itself is fairly large. At one stop along the way, locals had a smores station set up with a free smores kit, complete with marshmallows, chocolate, graham crackers, and fire for roasting. I might add, all free of charge.

One hundred thousand times worth the visit to see the holiday lights in downtown Macon. I strongly encourage those traveling from out of town to plan an entire weekend in Macon. There is so much to see and do that we are already plotting out our next visit.

If this annual Macon, GA event does not put you in a Christmas mood, then you must be a Grinch.

Merry Christmas from the Brown Family

(Thank you to Visit Macon for hosting our weekend stay and letting us experience this truly magical holiday event. All opinions of this post are my own.)