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Christmas Lights Tour in Seattle and Bellevue, With a Private Driver
The best holiday lights around Seattle, and an easy way to see several in one cozy evening.
The holidays are the best time to see Seattle and the Eastside at night. The hard part is parking: the most popular light shows draw big crowds every evening in December. With a private chauffeur, your family or group rides together, stays warm between stops and never looks for a parking space.
Snowflake Lane, Bellevue
Bellevue's famous holiday parade runs every night at 7 p.m. from the day after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve, along Bellevue Way between NE 4th and NE 8th Streets. Expect drummers, dancers, floats, bright lights and falling "snow". It is free, and the sidewalks get crowded, so we drop you right at the route a little before 7.
Garden d'Lights, Bellevue Botanical Garden
A walk through gardens lit by thousands of small lights shaped like flowers, plants and animals. It pairs well with Snowflake Lane on the same night.
Candy Cane Lane, Seattle
A small loop of homes in Seattle's Ravenna neighborhood that decorates every year, with candy cane poles and lights. It is a short, free stop, and the narrow street is much easier without your own car.
Zoolights, Point Defiance Zoo, Tacoma
A big holiday light show at the zoo in Tacoma, with lit animals, trees and paths. It is a good choice for South Sound families.
Christmas ships and Leavenworth
In December, lighted boats with choirs sail to shoreline parks around Seattle and Lake Washington. For a full day trip, the Bavarian-style village of Leavenworth holds its Christmas lighting weekends. See our Seattle to Leavenworth car service.
A sample 3-hour lights tour
- 6:00 Pickup at your home or hotel.
- 6:45 Find a spot on Bellevue Way for Snowflake Lane at 7:00.
- 7:30 Hot chocolate and a walk through Garden d'Lights.
- 8:45 Ride home warm and relaxed.
Tips
- Dates and hours change each year. Check each event before you go, and book tickets where needed.
- Weekends close to Christmas are the busiest. Weeknights are calmer.
- Book your holiday evening early. December nights fill up fast.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Snowflake Lane?
Every night at 7 p.m. from the day after Thanksgiving through Christmas Eve, on Bellevue Way between NE 4th and NE 8th Streets. Check the dates for this year before you go.
How long should a lights tour be?
Three to four hours is enough for Snowflake Lane and one or two more stops.
Can you take a big family or group?
Yes. Our Sprinter van carries up to 14 people, and everyone stays warm between stops.
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