Glittering Lights Las Vegas
Visitors cruise along a 3-mile course through millions of twinkling lights set up across the speedway grounds. Displays include an expanded tribute to holiday movies, an enhanced Tunnel of Love, and the Avenue of Flags representing all 50 states. Guests can tune in to Ho Ho Radio and enjoy hot cocoa and kettle corn from the comfort of their car.
What to Expect
Nevada's largest drive-through holiday light show with 6 million LEDs.
Event Details
Duration
Most guests spend about 30 to 45 minutes on the route.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Glittering Lights
Food & Drink
The entrance’s Cocoa Chalet offers warm cocoa, apple cider, water, kettle corn, butter corn, and other treats.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and holiday-light fans
Vibe
Festive, bright, relaxed
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Carload: $39 cash per vehicle onsite or $44 by credit card online. Fast Pass: $64 per vehicle. Season Pass: $149. – Get tickets
- Hours: Friday and Saturday, 5:00 pm-10:00 pm.
- Parking: Free parking is mentioned.
- Accessibility: The entire drive-through show is enjoyed from your vehicle with no walking required, and ADA-friendly restrooms are available near the entrance.
- Pets: Pets can stay cozy in the car; Pet Nights are on Mondays.
Tips & Advice
- Take I-15 Exit 54 to Speedway Blvd, because GPS can send you to a closed gate.
- Use the speedway restrooms near the entry before you start, because there are none inside the light show.
- Buy Santa Tram tickets online early, because they can sell out on peak holiday evenings, while drive-through entry never does.
- Go early in the evening Sunday through Thursday for the smoothest ride through the lights.
- Bundle up if anyone is riding in a truck bed or trailer, because it gets colder than you'd expect.
Special Events & Promotions
- Pet Nights on Mondays
- New Year's Eve fireworks on Dec 31; you need no ticket to watch, but a Fast Pass is recommended if you want to drive through first and watch from inside
- New for the 26th season: Tribute to America for the nation's 250th anniversary, an Avenue of Flags with all 50 states, expanded Tribute to Holiday Movies and an enhanced Tunnel of Love
- Discounts: code SHINEON26, money off at the entrance for a Goodwill of Southern Nevada donation, and senior and military discounts on select nights with ID
- The Living Nativity is open on select dates in November and December
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people can we fit in one vehicle?
There's no limit, because tickets are per vehicle. People often bring vans, SUVs, truck beds or trailers, and there's a staging area near the entrance where you can load everyone up.
What is the Santa Tram?
It's an open-air tram ride with games and selfies with Santa, and photos with Santa are free. It follows the same route as the drive-through, so you see all the lights. Tickets are per person, tied to a date and time, and sold for select nights.
How long does the drive take?
Most people spend 30 to 45 minutes on the 3-mile route.
Is there food?
Yes. The Cocoa Chalet presented by Chick-fil-A is at the entrance every night, with cocoa, apple cider, kettle corn and other treats. Local Scouts run it, and the proceeds support their troops.
Are there restrooms?
A few speedway restrooms are open near the entry, but there are none inside the light show.
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