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Baltimore, Maryland, USA - Baltimore's 34th Street is more than just a road⁠—it's a celebration. For more than 70 years, this entire block has decorated its facades with light displays.

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Melksham, Wiltshire, England -

This attraction on Longford Road in Melksham takes owner Alex Goodhind, who is an electrician, a month to set up. Visitors are encouraged to leave monetary donations at the residence, which go towards charities.

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Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan - Held annually since 1995, Kobe Luminarie honors the more than 6,000 lives lost in the Great Hanshin earthquake. Due to the literal darkness that resulted because of the earthquake, these lights were supposed to symbolize hope.

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St. Augustine, Florida, USA - In St. Augustine's historic district, palm trees become Christmas trees during the holiday season. The city's choice of white lights provides a classy touch.

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Melbourne, Victoria, Australia - While Melbourne Town Hall has some semi-permanent decorations that can be appreciated during the day, it's the projections seen against the building's facade at night that really impress.

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Riverside, California, USA - The Mission Inn welcomes its guests with this view around the holiday season. Its giant toy soldiers are certainly the standout items, but who could ignore those colorful lights?

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Calle, Lower Saxony, Germany - Rolf Vogt spent over US$165,000 to cover his house in more than half a million Christmas lights. So yes, impressive!

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New York City, New York, USA - New York City steals the spotlight with this suburban light show. Dyker Heights, a neighborhood in Brooklyn, goes above and beyond to bring Christmas cheer. They use lights, displays, and, of course, inflatable lawn ornaments.

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Caretta Shiodome, Tokyo, Japan - The Caretta Shiodome Winter Illumination space is one of the most popular light displays in Tokyo. In recent years, they have collaborated with Disney to feature movie themes and soundtracks.

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Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Don't be so focused on the fireworks that you miss the amazingly lit-up Christmas tree on the edge of the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon.

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Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines - The light show in Ayala Triangle Gardens, found in the Makati Central Business District, is enough to stop any office worker in their tracks.

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Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - Las Vegas is covered in lights all year round, but they step things up a notch for the holidays. The Las Vegas Motor Speedway gets decked out in 400 different light displays, and three million individual lights. The hotels also get into the spirit, filling their lobbies with Christmas cheer.

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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia - Again in Australia, we see an amazing example of a Christmas projection light display. That's St Mary's Cathedral covered in green and in season's greetings.

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Richmond, Virginia, USA - Richmond has a unique light show. Each year, it hosts the official Tacky Lights Tour. Get out your tacky sweaters and join in on the fun!

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Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico - The Luztopía festival is the biggest Christmas lights event in Mexico. Check it out at Parque Fundidora.

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Portland, Oregon, USA - Head to the docks in Portland for something different: a parade of boats covered in Christmas lights.

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Salerno, Campania, Italy - The Luci d'Artista light show is a sight to behold over the holiday season. There's a different theme every year.

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Carlsbad, California, USA - The Toy Tree at the Legoland theme park in Carlsbad is made up of almost 250,000 Lego pieces, ornaments and all.

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Colmar, Alsace, France - Have you ever imagined taking in traditional Alsatian architecture along the Lauch river, Christmas lights and all? Well imagine no more.

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Los Angeles, California, USA - Right where Oxnard and Lubao Streets meet in Los Angeles has been dubbed Candy Cane Lane by the locals. It features homes in full festive fashion⁠—all the way down to fake snow.

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Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden - This herd of moose was spotted near Nybroviken in Stockholm. You can also find deer largely made of LED lights in the city.

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Orlando, Florida, USA -

Nothing says it's that magical time of year quite like the Magic Kingdom. Every year, at Walt Disney World in Orlando, there are parades, musical numbers, and, of course, lots of lights.

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Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium - Visiting Brussels' Winter Wonders and Christmas Market is clearly worth it for the light display alone.

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Berlin, Berlin/Brandenburg Metropolitan Region, Germany -

Germany is celebrated for its Christmas markets, and its capital city upholds the seasonal tradition by hosting several across the city. One of the most ornate takes place every year at Gendarmenmarkt, where the Christmas lights impress as well.

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Copenhagen, Copenhagen Municipality, Denmark -

It's not just a display of lights: Copenhagen's magical Tivoli Gardens are also the perfect venue for Denmark's most attractive Christmas market.

See also:  Impressive photos of magical starling murmurations

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