Some of the best Christmas light displays in Mississippi can be found by just strolling down your neighborhood sidewalks.  While we also have our share of larger holiday light shows, most of those are put on by city-run entities, such as parks. However, those aren’t the only worthwhile light displays in the state. Mississippi is also home to some impressively festive residential displays. Keep reading to see how these neighborhood and small-town displays shine brightly!

1. The Estates at Penny Lane (Long Beach)

With tons of twinkling lights synced to festive music, this Gulf Coast neighborhood is the perfect place to soak in the sights and sounds of the season. There's no official website, but you're not going to want to miss driving to see these gorgeous Christmas lights in Mississippi!

2. Cain Christmas Lights (Winona)

This computerized Christmas light show has been spreading holiday cheer for nearly a decade. Over the years, it’s grown to include over 13,000 glimmering lights and seasonal songs, making for a dazzling display. For more information, visit the Cain Christmas Lights Facebook page.

3. Tour of Lights (Oxford and Lafayette County)

There’s no denying it; Christmas in Mississippi is absolutely magical when you're in Oxford! The holiday season is filled with festive events and activities, including Holly Jolly Holidays, a Yuletide celebration held in the town Square, and Tour of Lights, a self-guided route that leads to neighborhoods and homes throughout Oxford and Lafayette County that really go above and beyond during Christmas. Lights and decorations are usually on display throughout the month of December.

4. Hattula Family Light Show (Biloxi)

Equal parts massive and festive, the Hattula Family Light Show is one of the state’s newest residential displays. And with 40,500 dancing lights, which are synced up with holiday music on 101.7FM, it’s also one of the most impressive. For more information, check out the Hattula Family Light Show Facebook page.

5. Christmas Lights Driving Tour (Natchez and Adams County)

Another option for self-guided fun, the Natchez Christmas Lights Driving Tour leads to the most decked out houses in Natchez as well as Adams County. The tour includes a total of 26 festively decorated homes. Christmas Lights Driving Tour maps are available at the Natchez Visitor Center. Additionally, they can be found on the Visit Natchez website.

While in Natchez, extend your holiday fun by driving down Main Street, which was decorated for Christmas courtesy of Netflix. Here’s some footage of the city’s festive makeover, which has been posted to the City of Natchez Facebook.

6. Lewis Lights (Purvis)

With hundreds of thousands of lights and hundreds of wood-carved characters, this beloved residential display is bound to instill some Yuletide cheer, just as it’s been doing for more than 30 years! The walk-thru display, which is free to visit, will be open throughout the month of December. It is truly one of the most unique Christmas light displays in Mississippi!

So, did you know about these residential displays? Have you viewed any of them in person or know of another festive neighborhood? We would love to hear about them!  Tell us in the comments section!