Alabama certainly knows how to celebrate Christmas. Whether it’s massive light displays, magical parades, or unique festivals, you’ll always find something fun to do here this time of year. The following seven small towns are some of the best places in Alabama that celebrate Christmas, and you’ll want to visit them all.
- Theodore
google/alvin rivers Theodore, a small town in Mobile County, Alabama, hosts “Magic Christmas in Lights” each year. Located on the grounds of Bellingrath Gardens and Home, this is one of the best Christmas light displays in the U.S. For more information, click here. Theodore, AL 36582, USA
- Arab
facebook/Christmas in the Park Arab is located in Marshall and Cullman counties. Each year, this small town hosts “Christmas in the Park” at Arab City Park, which boasts millions of lights and will fill you with festive cheer. For more information, click here. Arab, AL 35016, USA
- Andalusia
facebook/Christmas in Candyland Each year, Andalusia, the county seat of Covington County, Alabama, hosts “Christmas in Candyland.” This unique attraction features everything from snow tubing to ice skating, and it delights all ages. For information, click here. Andalusia, AL, USA
- Cullman
google/Tammy Hill Cullman, the county seat of Cullman County, Alabama, hosts an annual drive-thru Christmas light display at Sportsman Lake Park. This year’s event is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. For more information, click here. Cullman, AL, USA
- Warrior
google/Tim Locke Warrior, a small town in Jefferson and Blount counties, is home to Rickwood Caverns, which happens to be one of Alabama’s finest caves. Each Christmas season, this cave is decked out in lights and decorations, making it one of the state’s most unique holiday attractions. For more information, click here. Warrior, AL, USA
- Tuscumbia
facebook/Tuscumbia Retail Development This year, Tuscumbia, the county seat of Colbert County, Alabama, will be celebrating its 11th annual “It’s a Dickens Christmas Y’all” festival, which is reminiscent of the Charles Dickens novel “A Christmas Carol.” Held in the historic downtown area, this charming festival offers everything from carriage rides to a snow show, and it’ll certainly fill you with lots of joy. For information, click here. Tuscumbia, AL 35674, USA
- Gulf Shores
facebook/LuLu’s Gulf Shores Gulf Shores, located in Baldwin County, Alabama, hosts “The Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade,” which happens to be one of the state’s most unique Christmas parades. While at this parade, you’ll get watch brightly decorated boats make their way down the water. For information click here. Gulf Shores, AL, USA
Have you ever visited any of these seven small Alabama towns during Christmastime? If so, please share your experience(s) with us in the comments below.
google/alvin rivers
Theodore, a small town in Mobile County, Alabama, hosts “Magic Christmas in Lights” each year. Located on the grounds of Bellingrath Gardens and Home, this is one of the best Christmas light displays in the U.S. For more information, click here.
Theodore, AL 36582, USA
facebook/Christmas in the Park
Arab is located in Marshall and Cullman counties. Each year, this small town hosts “Christmas in the Park” at Arab City Park, which boasts millions of lights and will fill you with festive cheer. For more information, click here.
Arab, AL 35016, USA
facebook/Christmas in Candyland
Each year, Andalusia, the county seat of Covington County, Alabama, hosts “Christmas in Candyland.” This unique attraction features everything from snow tubing to ice skating, and it delights all ages. For information, click here.
Andalusia, AL, USA
google/Tammy Hill
Cullman, the county seat of Cullman County, Alabama, hosts an annual drive-thru Christmas light display at Sportsman Lake Park. This year’s event is sure to put you in the holiday spirit. For more information, click here.
Cullman, AL, USA
google/Tim Locke
Warrior, a small town in Jefferson and Blount counties, is home to Rickwood Caverns, which happens to be one of Alabama’s finest caves. Each Christmas season, this cave is decked out in lights and decorations, making it one of the state’s most unique holiday attractions. For more information, click here.
Warrior, AL, USA
facebook/Tuscumbia Retail Development
This year, Tuscumbia, the county seat of Colbert County, Alabama, will be celebrating its 11th annual “It’s a Dickens Christmas Y’all” festival, which is reminiscent of the Charles Dickens novel “A Christmas Carol.” Held in the historic downtown area, this charming festival offers everything from carriage rides to a snow show, and it’ll certainly fill you with lots of joy. For information, click here.
Tuscumbia, AL 35674, USA
facebook/LuLu’s Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores, located in Baldwin County, Alabama, hosts “The Annual Christmas Lighted Boat Parade,” which happens to be one of the state’s most unique Christmas parades. While at this parade, you’ll get watch brightly decorated boats make their way down the water. For information click here.
Gulf Shores, AL, USA
To learn more about Rickwood Caverns, be sure to take a look at the following article: The Little Known Cave In Alabama Everyone Should Explore At Least Once.
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