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2025 Christmas Lights: From Boats to Festivals

12/14/2025

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Massachusetts Celebrates Christmas

In 2025, Massachusetts showcases its best Christmas light displays, including Edaville's Festival of Lights and the Trustees' Winterlights.
In California, Orange County residents enjoy local light displays and competitions.
Newport Beach hosts its 117th Christmas Boat Parade annually.
Memphis restaurants will serve diners on Christmas Day, with some requiring reservations.

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Phoenix Celebrates Holidays

Phoenix hosts holiday activities in December, including ice skating, light displays, and festive pop-up bars.
Notable events include Christmas at Princess, offering a Christmas village and ice skating, and Phoenix ZooLights with over four million lights.
Desert Botanical Gardens hosts Las Noches De Las Luminarias with cultural performances.
In Flagstaff, the North Pole Experience lets children interact with Santa.
Reservations are recommended due to high demand.

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Massachusetts Celebrates Christmas

In 2025, Massachusetts showcases its best Christmas light displays, including Edaville's Festival of Lights and the Trustees' Winterlights.
In California, Orange County residents enjoy local light displays and competitions.
Newport Beach hosts its 117th Christmas Boat Parade annually.
Memphis restaurants will serve diners on Christmas Day, with some requiring reservations.

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