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Christmas Light Routes in Northern Kentucky

Do you want to know where the BEST “over the top” residential Christmas light displays are around Northern Kentucky but you don’t know where to start?

I’ve got you covered. I teamed up with Cincy Xmas Lights and Consistently Curious to help you easily find the homes with the BEST holiday light displays.

This list covers the BEST Christmas Light routes in Northern Kentucky with the most Christmas cheer.

Christmas Light Routes in Northern Kentucky

A Few Tips Before You View The Christmas Lights

  • Check if the home is listed in BOLD which means that it’s confirmed for 2022.
  • Map out the addresses for the houses that you want to see in google maps for a more efficient drive.
  • Keep in mind that many of the homes may turn off their lights between 10:30-11pm out of respect for their neighbors.
  • Please be respectful of other neighbors if you temporarily park your vehicle on the street and don’t block their driveway.
  • Most inflatables are deflated if there are high winds.
  • Pick a fun holiday playlist for your drive or find a local Christmas music station.

HERE’S THE EMOJI KEY:

BOLD are confirmed for 2022

? = no display this year -taking a year off

?= previous entry not officially confirmed for this year

? = Absolute MUST see

?= Musical display to a radio station

? = Lots of inflatables

If you know that a non-bolded address is active this year, DM us to confirm & the list will be updated.

***Note: Some displays are included because they are close to others in the neighborhood, so it’s helpful if you’re looking for quantity in a close area. Only the ? are truly considered drive-worthy.

Christmas Lights at 5179 Christopher Drive in Independence,KY

NORTHERN KENTUCKY NEIGHBORHOOD CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAYS

The list is organized by neighborhood. Plan your custom route using Google Maps. 

These driving routes are suggestions.

Feel free to modify the map according to where you are driving from and what you want to see. You can also combine routes.

?For those of you like myself who are directional challenged, I highly recommend adding your current location and where you want to end up at the end of the night to the Google map of the Christmas route of your choice.

Google maps tips

?Make the most of viewing holiday lights by using these tips before you go.

?*Don’t forget a coat in case you want to check out a walk-thru display.

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ALEXANDRIA

10 Elmwood Ct

2495 Grandview Rd – Old fashioned blow molds display

?957 Willow Creek Drive – tune in to 88.5 FM

? 1183 Wildflower Ct– low-res DIY matrix screen turn to station 96.1 

?112 Hunters Hill

?115 Hunters Hill

?2 Bittersweet Drive

? 103 Quailwood Ct -tune to 92.7 fm

?? ? 1227 Parkside Dr

?352 Lauren Lane – Lights sequenced to music. Tune to 107.3

Start with a sweet treat of coffee drink at Dunkin’ Donuts and then make your way through the route.

Lights on Tosha Christmas Light Display in Burlington Kentucky

BURLINGTON


??3251 Millakin Place (The Kramer’s Christmas Lights)
?? 45 homes on Tosha Drive
?1598 Deer Run Dra walk-through 20ft tunnel, a selfie frame & letters to Santa mailbox. They will be taking donations to help less fortunate families with kids for the holidays.

Add a stop at Dreamy Whip for a sweet treat located at 3020 Washington St, Burlington, KY.

Dreamy Whip is open:

  • Tuesday – Thursday 7am-8pm
  • Friday 7am-9pm
  • Saturday 9am-9pm
  • Sunday 12pm-8pm
  • *They are closed for the rest of the season on December 23rd.
house with Christmas lights 5048 Dodsworth Lane Cold Spring KY

COLD SPRING

?5048 Dodsworth Lane – tune to station 97.9
?409 Knollwood Dr

COVINGTON

20 Waterside Way 

?22 Hideaway Drive 

?West Broadway Street- many homes lit up

This route includes Covington houses and a house in Taylor Mill and Graeters.

CRESTVIEW HILLS

?2902 Campus Drive – you can take pictures in their full size sleigh

DAYTON

?Cottonwood Place – many homes on the street are decorated

DRY RIDGE

29 New Del Drive
?2105 Taft Highway 

( ?= taking a year off)

Christmas lights at 4109 Fitzgerald Court Erlanger Kentucky

ERLANGER

4109 Fitzgerald Court – Santa video screen & mailbox for letters to Santa!

? 876 Ashridge Court

?438 McAlpin Ave -he decorates his car

Christmas lights at 213 Caldwell Dr Elsmere Kentucky

ELSMERE

? 7789 Bridgegate

?1066 Wermeling Lane

?1489 Clovernook Dr- lots of inflatables

?213 Caldwell Dr
?64 Park Avenue
?459 Palace Avenue

Christmas lights 1792 Fair Meadow Drive Florence Kentucky

FLORENCE

?45 Hearthstone Court – you can follow them on Facebook

1456 Arlington Drive 
?8344 Pleasant Valley Road – includes a huge Santa’s workshop display
?15 Glenn Street – Tune to 97.9
?45 Heathwood Ct

? ?7059 Manderlay Dr – music on 89.9 FM

? 2116 Rose Petal Drive
? ?1792 Fair Meadow Drive *Disney fans will love this one

?411 Merrayvay Dr

This route includes a sweet stop at Culver’s

back yard for 8 W Maple Avenue in Ft Mitchell Kentucky

FORT MITCHELL

?10 W Maple Avenue 
?69 & 77 Pleasant Ridge Avenue

Christmas lights at 25 Bellaire Place Fort Thomas

Fort Thomas

?25 Bellaire Place – there are several houses decorated on this street

?260 Rosemont Ave.

Christmas lights 1837 Northern Spy Drive Hebron Kentucky

HEBRON

?1837 Northern Spy Drive

1813 Rome Ct
(All the homes listed above are in the same neighborhood)

Christmas Lights at 5179 Christopher Drive in Independence,KY

INDEPENDENCE

 ?5179 Christopher Drive – walking display also. Featured on The Christmas Light Fight show on ABC.  (5122 Christopher Drive is also decorated)
?1111 Battleridge Drive 
6383 Alexandra Ct
? ?4591 Oliver Rd.

?10315 Charleston lane

? 4458 Silversmith Lane (previously 49 Caney Court in Covington)

+4462 and 4463 Silversmith Lane

890 Independence Station Rd– lots of old fashioned blow molds

? 2271 Harris Pike- new to the list this year
?789 Ridgepoint Dr 

10362 Vicksburg Lane

LUDLOW

?Adela, Laurel & 844 Oak St – Many houses on these streets are lit.

NEWPORT

?100 W Broadway Street 

?39 E Ridge

PENDELTON CO

35 Jacob’s Road (Butler)

Several homes in the Peach Grove area have great displays starting at KY Hwy 10 south of Ky Hwy 154 to Jacob’s Road – LIVE nativity scene on Saturdays (intel from page followers)

3245 Huntersridge Lane

TAYLOR MILL

??3245 Huntersridge Lane 2020 wasn’t the last year for the display thanks to the adult kids keeping the tradition alive!

Christmas lights at 1031 Aristides Union Kentucky

UNION

?2217 Antoinette Way 
?1031 Aristides Drive – the lights drape the house from top to bottom

?10829 Silver Charm Lane – non-traditional music, too
?10686 Sedco Drive -light show with music – tune to 87.9 FM

This route includes a stop at UDF for a sweet treat. There are plenty of chains on US 42 if you are looking for another option.

VILLA HILLS

?764 Sunglow Drive – (lights will be turned on the second weekend of December)
? ?813 Winterberry Court – lots of inflatables

?2725 Vera Cruz Dr

Wilder

? ? 488 Stevens Hill – The Blanchet’s Christmas (This is a gravel road. Use 725 Johns Hill Rd, Wilder to find it on your GPS)

Christmas Lights at Christopher Dr in Independence KY

How do I add more “Over the Top” houses in Northern Kentucky to the List?

Direct Message Cincy Xmas Lights on Facebook or Instagram with a pic or video and address for consideration.

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Check out my list of Christmas Light Displays and Holiday Events Around Cincinnati.

*This includes drive-thru and walking Christmas light displays.

16 thoughts on “Christmas Light Routes in Northern Kentucky”

  1. 881 Stephens rd in independence is amazing! Lights go music and more we saw it between houses from the list! Great job compiling this! Thank you!!!

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