Where to see holiday lights around Central Illinois

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — If you’re wanting to make the holiday season merry and bright, look no further. Here is our list of this year’s holiday light displays around Central Illinois.

Candlestick Lane

Urbana
Lighting ceremony on Dec. 9 at 6 p.m.

The Urbana community is celebrating the 60th year of this beloved holiday tradition. Homes along Grant Place will be shining bright for the holiday season after an official lighting ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 9.

Holiday Zoo Lights at Henson Robinson Zoo

Attendees can pick up a pair of “Super Sweet 3-D Twinkle Glasses” and walk through festive light displays. The light spectacles will be accompanied by seasonal backdrops and holiday music from Pure Oldies 107.5 FM. Guests can also sip on hot chocolate while sitting in a heated tent, or grab a s’mores kit at the concessions stand or gift shop to enjoy by the firepit.