In Palm Desert, California, the Living Desert Wildlife and Botanical Park is transformed into a winter wonderland by 200,000 lights. Trees, shops, neighborhoods everything gets lit up for Christmas. In Canon City, Colorado, miles of lights brighten the World's Highest Suspension Bridge. If you'd rather stick close to the ground, drive or stroll through a lighted Christmas display. Maybe your local zoo lights up for the holidays.
Some neighborhoods go to such lengths in decorating that they charge admission for a car tour.
Courtesty of Argosy Cruises . Lighted parades are another fun way to celebrate the season. Sunnyside, Washington pays tribute to its agricultural heritage with a lighted farm implement parade. Join in and help decorate a tractor, plow or thresher. Or check out the Trucker's Christmas Convoy.