Christmas

Best 2020 Christmas Light Drives in the Beautiful Badlands!

The annual Christmas light display at Spring Lake Park in Williston tops the list of favorite Christmas lights drives in western North Dakota and eastern Montana. Photo from Facebook Williston Parks and Recreation

Christmas Spirit Prevails!

There is no lack of Christmas Spirit in the Beautiful Badlands and Grasslands regions of western North Dakota and eastern Montana. Despite a challenging 2020, a strong Christmas Spirit prevails!

Operation Light Up Main Street 2020 Watford City, North Dakota. Photo from Facebook page Watford City, North Dakota.

Best Christmas Lights Drives in Western North Dakota and Eastern Montana

We asked residents in the region for recommendations for favorite areas to view Christmas lights. The following is a list of the responses we received:

1. Williston, North Dakota

Spring Lake Park Christmas Lights Drive, 5906 2nd Ave W, Williston, ND

Featured in AAA Tavel Magazine and Midwest Living Magazine.

The annual Christmas light display at Spring Lake Park in Williston tops the list of favorite Christmas lights drives in western North Dakota and Eastern Montana. Photo from Facebook, Williston CVB

Miss North Dakota enjoying the Christmas Spirit at Spring Lake Drive in Williston, North Dakota. Photo from Facebook Williston CVB

One of the many photo opportunities at the ever popular Spring Lake Park Holiday Drive in Williston, North Dakota. Photo from Williston Parks and Recreation Facebook page.

Spring Lake Park Holiday Lights Drive 2020 Williston, North Dakota Photo from Spring Lake Park Holiday Lights Drive Facebook page.

Schedule of events for the 2020 Spring Lake Park Holiday Lights Drive in Williston, North Dakota. Photo from Spring Lake Park Holiday Lights Drive Facebook page.

Lights on Second Avenue, 2103 2nd Avenue East, Williston, ND

Lights at 2103 2nd Avenue East in Williston, North Dakota boast one of the most popular Christmas Lights displays in the area. Find out more about it (including videos) here: Lights on 2nd Ave East in Williston

Lights at 2103 2nd Avenue East in Williston, North Dakota boast one of the most popular Christmas Lights displays in the area. find out more about it (including videos) here: Lights on 2nd Ave East

2. Dickinson, North Dakota

Light Fight Christmas Lights Contest, information here:

Light Fight 2020! Dickinson’s Second Annual Christmas Lights Contest. Photo from Dickinson’s Light Fight Facebook page.

Dickinson’s annual Light Fight entrant #11. More information and photos on their Facebook page, Dickinson’s Light Fight.

Dickinson’s annual Light Fight entrant #19. More information and photos on their Facebook page, Dickinson’s Light Fight.

Dickinson’s annual Light Fight entrant #24. More information and photos on their Facebook page, Dickinson’s Light Fight.

Dickinson’s annual Light Fight entrant #20. More information and photos on their Facebook page, Dickinson’s Light Fight.

Dickinson’s annual Light Fight entrant #2. More information and photos on their Facebook page, Dickinson’s Light Fight.

Don’t miss these festively decorated homes in Dickinson this 2020
holiday season. Photo from Dickinson Light Fight Facebook page.

Route three of Dickinson’s Light Fight 2020. Photo from Light Fight Facebook page.

Route two of Dickinson’s colorful residential holiday decorations. 2020 Photo from Light Fight Facebook page.

Dickinson’s Light Fight 2020. Check out the entries in the holiday light contest. Photo from Dickinson’s Light Fight 2020 Facebook page.

3. Watford City, North Dakota

The fastest growing little city in the west, Watford City excels at displaying Christmas Spirit!

The McKenzie County Volunteers for Make-A-Wish Foundation are hosting the 2nd Annual Candy Cane Lane holidays displays at the McKenzie County Fairgrounds.
Photo from Facebook page Watford City, North Dakota.

Christmas lights at the American Insurance Center, Watford City, North Dakota. More information here: Facebook Watford City, North Dakota

Christmas lights at 100 7th St SE , Watford City, North Dakota. More information here: Facebook Watford City, North Dakota

Christmas lights at 216 7th St NE , Watford City, North Dakota. More information here: Facebook Watford City, North Dakota

Load up the family in the station wagon and get out and see all of the houses entered in this year’s Residential Lighting Contest….. photo from Watford City Area Chamber of Commerce, Facebook.

4. Sidney and Fairview, Montana

Christmas spirit is high in eastern Montana! Sidney is a fine example of that!

Christmas Light Displays in Sidney and Fairview, Montana are plentiful! For more information go here: Sidney Chamber of Commerce

Sidney, Montana Christmas Light Display. For more information go here: Sidney Chamber of Commerce

Christmas Spirit is High in Sidney! For more information go here: Sidney Chamber of Commerce

One of Many Homes in Sidney Decorated for Christmas. For more information go here: Sidney Chamber of Commerce

Residential Christmas Lights in Sidney. For more information go here: Sidney Chamber of Commerce

Christmas Spirit in Sidney! For more information go here: Sidney Chamber of Commerce

Christmas Light Displays in Sidney and Fairview, Montana. For more information go here: Sidney Chamber of Commerce

5. New Town, North Dakota

New Town just rocks at Christmas! Check out these festive decorations!

Christmas Spirit rocks in New Town, North Dakota! More information here: New Town Chamber

This Year We Will Have A Winter Wonderland Walk Through
Starting December 3- December 5. Beginning At 6 Until 10
Every Weekend Until New Years
Addresses: 316 N 7th St New Town
Cost: Free Will
Addresses: 316 N 7th St
Photo courtesy Sweet Pine Women Organization Facebook page.

6. Beach, North Dakota

Beach is a hop, skip and jump from the Montana border. It’s worth the drive to visit this friendly little town. It’s high with Christmas Spirit!

Check out the abundant Christmas Lights in Beach, North Dakota. Find more information here: Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

Christmas Lighting in Beach, North Dakota. Find more information here: Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

Don’t Miss the Christmas Lights in Beach, North Dakota. Find more information here: Beach Area Chamber of Commerce

Christmas Light Displays in even more Beautiful Badlands Communities!

Many communities are lit up for Christmas! Below are more towns recommended to us:

Twin Buttes, North Dakota

Christmas Decoration Contest in Twin Buttes, North Dakota

Stanley, North Dakota

Drive Through Nativity in Stanley, North Dakota

Rhame, North Dakota

Consider driving to Rhame, North Dakota to experience Christmas Spirit! Photo Courtesy Rhame Community Club Facebook page.

Regent, North Dakota

Stroll through history in two open houses, Dec. 6th and Dec. 19, 2020. Photo courtesy Hettinger County Historical Museum Facebook page.

Tioga, North Dakota

Tioga, North Dakota lights the park with its engaging Christmas light display! Photo from the Facebook page of the The Journal & Tioga Tribune.

Wibaux, Montana

Christmas Lights in Wibaux, Montana. More information here: Wibaux Montana Chamber of Commerce

Where else can we find Christmas Lights? We’d love to hear from you!

The Christmas traditions of Ukrainian culture are an important and engaging part of western North Dakota and eastern Montana. Discover it here: A Twelve Course Ukrainian Christmas!

Ever heard of lefse? Or lefsa? Christmas wound’t be the same without it ! Learn about it here: Lefse! Uff Da It’s Good!

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