There’s nothing quite like the magic of the holiday season. Freshly baked cookies, lighted Christmas ensembles, and the smell of pine trees remind us all that the big guy is coming soon! One of the best ways to get into the Christmas spirit is with a holiday light display! From decorated houses to a lighted parade, Yakima Christmas lights have a lot to offer. Discover our favorite ways to celebrate the season below. Want to know more about Yakima during the holidays, or any time of year? Request a copy of our complimentary Travel Guide for suggestions on how to spend your time here!
Yakima Christmas Lights Events You Can’t Miss
Holiday Lights Extravaganza
The Holiday Lights Extravanganza at the Yakima Valley Museum is a philanthropic way to celebrate Christmas! On Tuesdays Saturdays from Dec. 3, 2019, to Dec. 14, 2019, head on over to the Yakima Valley Museum to browse an incredible variety of decorated trees. These trees are decorated and donated by area charities. Adult tickets are $12, and $5 of that is a charitable donation that gets you five tickets to vote for the tree you like best!
Annual Christmas Lights Parade
This year marks the 20th Annual Christmas Lights Parade in Yakima! It’s one of the most dearly held events during winter in Yakima. This year’s date has yet to be released, but you can be sure to expect the same fun as in years past. This annual event in downtown Yakima features a multitude of floats submitted by local businesses and community organizations! This event is 100 percent free to spectators. Just don’t forget your coat!
Local Neighborhoods in Yakima
If you can’t make it to one of these Yakima Christmas lights events, don’t worry. Our area is twinkling with holiday cheer at every turn! Simply take a cruise around downtown Yakima and the surrounding neighborhoods to gaze in awe at how beautifully decorated the homes are. For more fun cruising around town, check out our guide to scenic road trips in Washington State.
Hang Your Stocking at Birchfield Manor
Cozy up at Birchfield Manor Inn & Restaurant after an evening of exploring Yakima Christmas lights! Our Yakima, WA, bed and breakfast features luxurious guest rooms, an on-site 5-star restaurant, and daily breakfast!
Consider the Vineyard Room for your holiday home away from home! This spacious room features a king-size bed, double whirlpool tub, gas fireplace, private bathroom, private deck, and more! Escape the winter cold in front of the gas fireplace as you reflect on all of the beautiful Christmas lights displays you saw!
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