Philly Light Display Among America’s Best
When it comes to holiday home décor, many people go all out for various reasons. It could be a cherished holiday tradition, a means of embracing the festive spirit, or simply an activity within the neighborhood. For many, the holiday season isn’t complete without at least one night dedicated to driving around and admiring the vibrant and colorful light displays.
To find the most festive displays, USA TODAY 10Best editors and experts combed the nation for the brightest and most beautiful holiday light shows. From neighborhoods and cities to parks, they identified the brightest and most captivating displays, putting the choices to a vote among readers.
The Miracle on South 13th Street light display makes the list.
Earning a spot on the list at number nine is The Miracle on South 13th Street in Philly. The ranking highlighted the creation of the light display, which was created by a block of neighbors who wanted to “bring extra Christmas cheer to the City of Brotherly Love.”
The display includes Christmas lights, garlands, inflatable snowmen, and other decorations. According to Guide to Philly, this event has been around for more than 20 years and is an annual tradition that kicks off every Thanksgiving weekend. New this year, the street hosted a Characters Parade to kick off the season.
If you’re curious about which city holds the number one spot, it’s Duluth, Minnesota for its Bentleyville Tour of Lights. The ranking highlighted it as one of America’s largest free walk-through light displays, with more than 5 million lights spread across a 20-acre park on the shores of Lake Superior.
Completing the top three is the Chickasha Festival of Light in Oklahoma at the second position and Downtown Indianapolis, Indiana’s Circle of Lights.
See which other cities secured a place on the list by checking out the complete rankings here.
