Step into a massive wonderland of lights, just outside of the ATL this winter at Lights of Joy! This sprawling Christmas light display has more than 1.2 million dazzling lights… and you don’t want to miss it. Keep scrolling for all the details on this must-see experience!
What is Lights of Joy?
Lights of Joy is a massive holiday light display in Kennesaw, Georgia, that dazzles spectators every year!
Run by Richard, Sherrie and Andrew Taylor, this amazing display is a 501c3 corporate non-profit, with one mission only: to spread holiday cheer and bring a little joy to YOU!
Lights of Joy is perfect fun for the whole family to enjoy.
What can attendees expect at Lights of Joy?
On top of all of the holiday cheer, at Lights of Joy, you can expect alllll the holiday lights! Here are some of the display highlights (no pun intended!)
- 246 trees with lights in them
- four trees with over 20,000 lights
- dozens of musical trees synchronized to Christmas music
- 60 Holly bushes shaped into Christmas trees with about about 150,000 lights
- “The Tunnel of Joy” with over 100,000 lights, Santa in a helicopter, Santa on a tractor, Santa on a golf cart, a giant star, many festive characters, and a lot of new electronic lights
- A live performance by The Yule Slide Trombone Choir, featuring Andrew Taylor (date TBA)
On top of that, walk through ‘The Tunnel of Joy’ to see even more lights, including: Santa in a helicopter, Santa on a tractor, Santa on a golf cart, a giant star, many festive characters, and a lot of new electronic lights!
Okay, okay, I’ve gotta check this out! Details, please!
Where: 1510 Ben King Road NW| Kennesaw | GA, 30144
*Lights of Joy encourages you to park across the street at Futures Church and walk to see the lights.
When: Sunday Nov. 29th – December 29th, 2026
*nightly, from 6pm – 10pm | rain or shine
Cost:
- Lights of Joy has a required donation of $5 per person on most days, and $10 per person on the following dates: Dec. 11-12, Dec. 18-20, Dec. 22-26
- Parking at the church is a $5.00 requested donation.
- Children 12 and under are always free.
Pay upon arrival as there are no advance tickets.
Lights of Joy requests cash payments, but also accepts Venmo, Zelle, and other payment methods.
No dogs or pets allowed.
Learn more about Lights of Hope on their website, here!
Happy Holidays, Atlanta! Enjoy some stunning Christmas lights to get into the spirit!