OPEN TONIGHT AND EVERY NIGHT UNTIL JAN 2nd!
New Year's Eve: PARKING & TICKETING
We are so excited to host everyone at our 4th Annual New Year's Eve Fireworks show this year!
In order to make this experience awesome for you and your family, please read this guide.
We are HIGHLY RECOMMENDING that you PRE-PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE, ARRIVE EARLY, and CAR POOL. Not only will you get into the show faster, you will have access to better parking.
Please see the parking map below. DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED NYE
- TICKETING
- THE EVENT WILL OPEN AT 4:00pm
- Online Ticketing WILL CLOSE AT 7:00pm
- PARK ENTRANCE WILL CLOSE AT 7:30pm (EVEN IF YOU HAVE TICKETS)
- Ticketing Gate WILL CLOSE AT 7:50pm (EVEN IF YOU ARE IN LINE)
- FIREWORKS WILL START AT 8:00pm (EVEN IF YOU ARE NOT THERE)
- GREEN PARKING
- Must have Pre-Purchased Tickets or Season Passes
- Must have 2 or More Occupants in the Vehicle (NO DROP OFFs)
- Cars may not leave until after event 8:30pm
- First Come, First Served
- YELLOW PARKING
- Day-of Tickets and Walk-Up Tickets
- Single/Solo Occupant Parking
- First Come, First Served
- RED ZONE IS NO PARKING
- FREE / BENEFIT CATEGORIES
- Teachers, Nurses, Police Officers, Firefighters, Paramedics, & Active or Retired Military - Still Attend for Free.
- YOU MUST HAVE A FORM OF ID READY AND WITH YOU.
- Your group can still purchase tickets in advance online.
- If you cannot be quickly identified or verified with ID, Badge or Paperwork, you cannot park in the GREEN PARKING
The Midsouth’s Most Immersive Light Show and Christmas Festival!
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EVENT IS ONLY OPEN ON THE HIGHLIGHTED DATES BELOW
November 28th, 2025-January 1st, 2026
6pm-9:45pm
Save up to 15% when you buy tickets online.
Tickets start at $14 for Adults and $9 for Kids.
Additional Perks
- FREE Wheelchair
20 wheelchairs are now available upon request at the ticketing gate. FREE with admission. Waiver required for use.
Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Select Dates: November 28th, 29th, 30th | December 6th, 7th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 22th, 23rd, 27th, 28th, 31st | January 1st
Sponsored by Concorde Career College
-FREE Photos with Santa*
6:30pm -8:30pm until Christmas Eve (*Free with Admisson) (Nov 28 - Dec 23)
-FREE Admisson for...
FREE ADMISSION for all Nurses, Teachers, Police Officers, Fire Fighters, and Active/ Retired Military!
Includes all nights and all special events. Just bring your ID to the front gate.
Free for ages 2 and under.
Merry Christmas from your local Light Show.
-FREE Parking
WHAT TO EXPECT
Delight in the stunning illumination, live holiday entertainment, and unique shopping opportunities for the whole family at the Mid-South’s newest holiday experience, Light Garden.
Epic for Kids!
LED Mini-Golf
Step into the snow and join us for our new 18-hole mini-golf course set to bring participants an added sparkle of fun!
FREE Photos With Characters Every Night
LEGO SHOP
Don’t miss this full size LEGO shop with BRICKS & MINIFIGS! Build your own creation, pick a brick, or finish your Christmas shopping with this huge assortment of LEGO sets. Inventory rotates at Light Garden so be sure to stop by their pavilion multiple times if you have a Season Pass!
8 SPECIAL EVENTS ANNUALLY
NYE FIREWORKS
Homily Night
Tuesday, December 23 @ 7pm
A night to remember the reason for the season with a digital candle-lighting, hymns singing, and reading from Scripture. Special appearance from Love Worth Finding Ministries.
Light Garden still opens at 6pm, so plan to come early and enjoy the park before the homily!
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Rain Date: 12/24
Karaoke Night
Saturday, December 27 @ 6pm
Come and "sing in" the New Year early with Flinn Broadcasting at Light Garden's Open Mic Live Karaoke Competition hosted by your favorite DJs and Radio hosts. Prizes, awards, and giveaways for participating talent.
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New Year's Eve Fireworks Night
Wednesday, December 31 @ 6pm
A night celebrating the incoming new year with a massive 5400+ shot fireworks show and pyro musical. Party with a live DJ from 6pm-8pm!
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FIREWORKS ARE AT 8 PM ON 12/31.
Rain Date: 1/1
Ways to stay warm
Pinks is the creation of Leanne Nastasi. Her full-service pop-up coffee shop is one of the many highlights of Light Garden. The eclectic atmosphere will draw you into Pinks, while the delectable bites, hot chocolate, and coffee options will keep you hanging around to stay warm and cosy.
The most hip food truck on the strip, the FUNKY MONKEY, will be back with their Light Garden exclusive Holiday Menu. Now also selling S'more Kits!
StaMar’s Concessions and Catering will be returning with their hot and fresh carnival treats along with their mouthwatering, top-selling quesadillas! “Now That’s Some Good Eating!”
PAST EVENTS - 2025
Chef's Night - UPDATED
SUNDAY, November 30 @ 6pm
A food themed night and live cooking show with special guest celebrity Chef Jim Chandler.
Sponsored by: First Choice Catering
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Rain Date: 11/30 - THIS EVENT HAS MOVED TO IT'S RAIN DATE
Dog Night
Saturday, December 6 @ 6pm
Dog Night is for guests that want to include their canine friend in the holiday fun. Guests are encouraged to dress their dogs in the holiday spirit and register their pooch in the Dog Contest to be held at 7:00 pm on the event stage. Registration is open at the stage from 6 to 6:45. Free door prizes!
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Rain Date: 12/7
Military Weekend
December 12, 13, & 14 (Fri-Sun) from 6pm-9:45pm
3 nights recognizing our service men and women. Special activities and appearances provided by the MS National Guard!
(A percentage of Ticket Sales are donated to 5th Squad every night)
Reminder Active or Retried service memebers attend for FREE every night of Light Garden!
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PAST EVENTS - 2025
Charity 5K Night
Friday, December 19 @ 5pm
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All of the 5K registration fees go directly to support Make-A-Wish Mid-South. Admission to Light Garden is free for all Registered Runners or Walkers.
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Rain Date: 12/21
Registration - Charity 5K Run/Walk
Friday, December 19 @ 5pm
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All of the 5K registration fees go directly to support Make-A-Wish Mid-South.
Admission to Light Garden is free for all Registered Runners or Walkers.
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Rain Date: 12/21
Costume Night
Saturday, December 20 @ 6pm
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Live Music Calendar
How to Attend?
General Admisson Tickets - Single Entry
Light Garden ticket prices are an average of $6 less than shows of equivalent size.
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Group Rates - Bring a party with you
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Price Breaks at
- 25 Tickets
- 35 Tickets
- 40 Tickets
Season Pass - Unlimited admisson
Enjoy every night and every special event including New Year's Eve.
INCLUDES MINI GOLF!
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- Does not include registration for the 5K Run/Walk
- Does not include Dog Ticket
- Does not include Pickleball Tournament
Rain Policy
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Olive Branch City Park
Olive Branch City Park
8267 Goodman Road
Olive Branch, MS 38654 US
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