Alabama light display ranked 4th best in the country by USA Today
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Last month, we told you about an Alabama light show being nominated for USA Today’s 10Best + how to vote them into the top 10. And you delivered.
The City of Tuscaloosa’s Tinsel Trail display came in at No. 4 on the national reader’s choice list, the state’s only light display to make the cut this year.
“Walk among this delightful display of holiday lights in downtown Tuscaloosa, where over 200 spectacularly lit and decorated Christmas trees can be enjoyed by you and your loved ones all season long. The event also features photos with jolly old St. Nick, a special night for pets, and a special one-day holiday market.”
USA Today 10Best Public Holiday Lights Display
Keep reading to learn more about holiday light display and how you can visit.
Tinsel Trail in Tuscaloosa
The city’s Tinsel Trail event first came to life in 2013 and has grown each year. This year, the event will hold its grand opening on Nov. 24 and events will include:
- More than 200 Christmas trees
- Pictures with Santa
- An outdoor ice skating rink
We included the trail in our list of holiday light shows that you don’t want to miss this season from all over the state.
The lights will stay up through Jan. 1.
If you’re traveling this season, here are the other light shows that made USA Today’s 10Best list:
- Bentleyville Tour of Lights in Minnesota
- Christmas Village in Utah
- Chickasha Festival of Light in Oklahoma
- Tinsel Trail in Alabama
- Keg Tree at Genesee Brew House in New York
- Holiday in Paradise in Florida
- Capitol Holiday Tree in Wisconsin
- Festival of Lights at The Mission Inn Hotel in California
- Light Up the Holidays in Florida
- Circle of Lights in Indiana
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