Memphis Holiday Light Displays: Christmas in Graceland and More Attractions

Memphis, Tennessee, is known as the home to Graceland and the birthplace of the blues. Every year during the holidays, many places in Memphis are decorated with holiday lights. Here are 3 light displays in Memphis, Tennessee, that you will not want to miss.

What: Christmas at Graceland

Where: Graceland, the Home of Elvis Presley
Every year during the holidays, the Graceland Plaza is filled with a beautiful light display. According to Elvis.com, Elvis loved Christmas and began decorating Graceland in the '50s. His original decorations are still used today. Today, the Graceland staff authentically continues Elvis's Christmas decorating traditions each year - including both versions of his front lawn displays.

When: The lighting ceremony takes place every year on the day after Thanksgiving at 5:45 PM. The lights will stay on throughout the holidays until January 8th.

How: The best way to view is with a tour. There are 3 tour options and on all of them children 6 and under get in free. The Mansion Tour is $25 and includes an audio presentation and tour of Graceland Mansion and grounds only. The Platinum tour is $30.00 includes an audio-guided tour of Graceland Mansion and grounds, along with self-guided tours of Elvis's two custom airplanes, Elvis's Automobile Museum, the Sincerely Elvis Museum, and Elvis After Dark. The VIP tour is $68 includes an audio-guided tour of Graceland Mansion and grounds, and a self-guided tour of Elvis's two custom airplanes, Elvis's Automobile Museum, the Sincerely Elvis Museum, and Elvis After Dark. In addition, enjoy the benefits of being a VIP with front of the line access, special all day ticket, keepsake backstage pass, and an enhanced tour.

Why: Because no one who visits Memphis should miss seeing Graceland at it's most beautiful!

What: SunTrust Zoo Lights

Where: The Memphis Zoo is located in Overton Park in Midtown Memphis. Suntrust Zoo Lights is the Zoo's annual holiday event to tour the Zoo during it's brightest time of the year. Memphis' biggest lighting event features over a million light bulbs! There are animated light displays and family activities, as well.