If you’re the kind of person who starts humming “Jingle Bells” the second the thermostat drops below 75, then buckle up, buttercup — Glittering Lights at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is back for its 25th season, and it’s brighter, longer, and more joy-packed than ever.
The legendary drive-through holiday light show runs nightly through January 4, 2026, rain, shine, or that weird five minutes of desert drizzle. Families, date-night duos, and anyone who needs a little serotonin boost should get ready — this milestone year is pulling out all the stops.
Brand-New Displays & A Whole Lot More Sparkle
You know how Vegas likes to go big? Glittering Lights said “hold my cocoa.”
This year’s course has been expanded to 3.5 miles and now features more than six million lights and 750+ displays — including more than a million new bulbs just for the anniversary season.
New additions include:
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Giant Elf on the Shelf characters hiding in plain sight
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A “Tribute to the Movies” with scenes from Elf, Home Alone, A Christmas Story, The Grinch and more
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A brand-new kid-friendly “6–7” display at the entrance
It’s a full holiday glow-up.
Cocoa Chalet: Mandatory Stop
Warm cocoa. Kettle corn. Holiday treats.
And every purchase supports Southern Nevada’s Scouting America troops — so you can snack with holiday spirit and a good conscience.
Date Night Done Right
For couples who want a little extra romance, the $69 Date Night Package includes:
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Vehicle entry
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Two hot cocoas
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Popcorn
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Festive light-up necklaces
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A commemorative ornament
It’s the perfect cozy holiday night out.
Pet Nights & Santa Paws Parade
Every Monday is Pet Night, complete with free goodies.
But the canine catwalk moment of the year is the Santa Paws Parade on Dec. 12, hosted by Joanna from Sunny 106.5, where pets compete for holiday prize baskets.
Ride the Santa Tram
Available select nights Nov. 28–Dec. 23, the Santa Tram lets families sit back while the Glittering Lights team does the driving. Enjoy games, a mini train, snacks, and a photo op before boarding the open-air tram through millions of lights.
Ring in the New Year Early
On Dec. 31, Glittering Lights hosts a 9 p.m. East Coast New Year’s countdown with fireworks — perfect for families wanting the NYE excitement without keeping the kids up past midnight.
Win Prizes While You Drive
Glittering Lights is one of the few times where playing games in the car is encouraged.
The Reindeer Games Contest invites guests to count reindeer along the route for weekly prizes. And every car gets Biscuit’s Golden Ticket, a scratcher with a shot at over $1 million in prizes — from food and treats to show tickets, haircuts, groceries, and more.
Check the calendar for bonus nights with extra scratch-offs and giveaways for the first 200 vehicles.
Insider Tips
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Open every night, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & NYE
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Arrive before 6 p.m. for shorter wait times
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Use Fast Pass on busy dates (Nov. 28–Dec. 23)
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Ignore your GPS — seriously.
From I-15, take Exit 54 (Speedway Blvd.) and follow signs to the entrance.
Hours, Prices & Ticket Options
Hours:
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5–9 p.m. Sunday–Thursday
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5–10 p.m. Friday, Saturday & holidays
Tickets range from $25–$129, including:
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Car/Truckload Any Day Ticket: $39
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Fast Pass: $64
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Season Pass (good for two vehicles): $129
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Date Night Package: $69
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Santa Tram: $25 per person
🎟️ Buy tickets at:
👉 https://glitteringlights.vegas