These Are The Best Christmas Light Displays in Missouri for 2025

The outdoor Christmas display season is here, and there are plenty of places to see dazzling lights across Missouri and Illinois, including right here in Quincy.

Gather the family, pour some hot chocolate (don’t forget the extra marshmallows), and pile into the car, because there are some incredible Christmas light displays to check out this holiday season.

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Even though we’re still a few weeks away from Thanksgiving. Several displays, including the Festival of Lights, are already underway to kick off the holiday cheer.

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If you don’t want to travel to St. Louis, Kansas City, or Branson, there are plenty of fantastic displays right here in the Tri-States. One of the highlights is the Festival of Lights at Wavering Park, which opens Thanksgiving night.

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