Christmas Light Extravaganza

Where Every Lane Is Merry & Bright

See over a million lights twinkling in synch to the sounds of your favorite holiday tunes, performed by Macon Pops, across multiple blocks in Downtown Macon.

People Walking Through Downtown Macon Looking At Christmas Lights

You have to see it to believe it!

Stroll through beautiful Downtown Macon illuminated by twinkling lights.
This year, you can chill with Santa and meet his reindeer, or warm up with delicious hot chocolate while finding the perfect holiday gift for your loved ones. Don’t miss the kick-off performance by Macon Pops LIVE on November 24th!

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Holiday Festivities

Apr 25 — Apr 28
Spring Stroll at Hay House/​ Lunch with VeryVera
Thursday, April 25, 2024, 6-8 p.m.: Spring Stroll Garden Party, Hay House, 934 Georgia Avenue…
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The Sounds of Macon

Get in the mood this season with the sounds of Macon Pops.

Enjoy this curated playlist as you browse all of the holiday happenings in Macon, Georgia. Or, play it in the background as you watch the Main Street Christmas Light Extravaganza LIVE on the Merry Cam!

While you are in Macon, be sure to tune into 89.3 FM as you drive through Historic Downtown admiring the holiday lights celebration.

 

International Cherry Blossom Festival
Each March, Macon becomes a pink, cotton-spun paradise as hundreds of thousands of Yoshino cherry trees bloom in all their glory.
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Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration
The Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration is more than an event – it's a unique opportunity to foster understanding, appreciation, and connections across cultures.
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Pan African Festival
This Pan African Festival celebrates African influences from around the world, is open to all and is formed around the principles of Love, Peace, Unity and Hope.
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Bragg Jam
Tune in, let loose, and experience over 40 genre-bending bands as they perform in multiple downtown Macon venues for Middle Georgia's premier live music event!
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