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Bull Run Festival of Lights

Drive through 2.5 miles of festive light displays
A colorful Christmas light display with Santa, elves, and presents against a dark background.

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Every year from November until just after New Year’s Day, you can experience the Bull Run Festival of Lights, 2.5 miles illuminated by holiday light displays. Drive the festival route from the comfort of your car. This year, don't miss the carnival at the end of your drive for holiday shopping, a petting zoo, and more festive fun! 

Want to avoid the crowds? Visit Monday-Thursday. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, as well as the week before and after the Christmas holiday, are our busiest times.

Opening Hours

The Bull Run Festival of Lights will be open daily, November 14, 2026-January 3, 2027, weather permitting.

  • Monday-Thursday: 5:30-9:30 pm
  • Friday-Sunday & Holidays: 5:30-10:00 pm

Entry to the Holiday Village, Stable and Carnival are included with admission to the Festival of Lights. Additional fees apply for carnival rides and camel rides. Hours may vary due to inclement weather.

November 26, 2026 (Thanksgiving):

  • Carnival only CLOSED. 
  • Festival of Lights, Holiday Village, Holiday Stable & Camel Rides remain OPEN 5:30-10:00 pm

Fees

Bus tickets purchased online are $75 for 15+ passenger buses. 

*Prices do not include tax and transaction fees.
Bus tickets are available Nov. 14-Dec. 14 and Dec. 29-Jan. 3.

  REBOOKING INSTRUCTIONS

For assistance rebooking tickets, please contact our Customer Support Team.

A woman points excitedly while a man drives through a twinkling light display at night.
Festive arch of red and green lights with trailing car light streaks.
Smiling woman poses next to a goat in a petting zoo under a tent.
Carnival at night with a lit Ferris wheel and colorful booths.
"Joy" sign in red and white lights at night, next to a colorful lit tree.
Two children in a car, joyfully watching colorful lights outside the window.
Large holiday tree and light display at night.
Three friends walk past vibrant carnival food stalls.
Christmas lights on trees along a dark road, with glowing reindeer and snowflakes.
Colorful carousel swing ride at night, people enjoying the ride.
Festive lights spelling "Winter Wonderland" with snowflakes on a dark background.
Four people smiling in front of a brightly lit Ferris wheel at night.
Colorful Christmas light display of a house and tower on a dark background.
Ferris wheel at night, brightly lit, with nearby carnival stands.
Illuminated winter mural with stars and a figure blowing wind at night.
A woman points excitedly while a man drives through a twinkling light display at night.
Festive arch of red and green lights with trailing car light streaks.
Smiling woman poses next to a goat in a petting zoo under a tent.
Carnival at night with a lit Ferris wheel and colorful booths.
"Joy" sign in red and white lights at night, next to a colorful lit tree.
Two children in a car, joyfully watching colorful lights outside the window.
Large holiday tree and light display at night.
Three friends walk past vibrant carnival food stalls.
Christmas lights on trees along a dark road, with glowing reindeer and snowflakes.
Colorful carousel swing ride at night, people enjoying the ride.
Festive lights spelling "Winter Wonderland" with snowflakes on a dark background.
Four people smiling in front of a brightly lit Ferris wheel at night.
Colorful Christmas light display of a house and tower on a dark background.
Ferris wheel at night, brightly lit, with nearby carnival stands.
Illuminated winter mural with stars and a figure blowing wind at night.
Bull Run Festival of Lights
Bull Run Festival of Lights

Contact

Bull Run Festival of Lights

7700 Bull Run Dr
Centreville VA 20121
United States

FestivalofLights@nvrpa.org

https://tickets.novaparks.com/support

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Reviews

We love it and try to go every year.

This year we brought a friend and she loved it, too.... Read more

This year we brought a friend and she loved it, too.

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by Laura B.

Excellent time ! This year more lights exhibits

Excellent time ! This year more lights exhibits and open two lane roads , easy drive and no follow a... Read more

Excellent time ! This year more lights exhibits and open two lane roads , easy drive and no follow anyone. Great Family event.

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by Jeff B.

Incredible show of lights! This experience is truly unique and one of a kind.

This park allows you to drive through an incredible festival of lights that lasts four about twenty ... Read more
This park allows you to drive through an incredible festival of lights that lasts four about twenty minutes. They even offer a 3D option. There's so much to see and do here and at the end of the drive there is a carnival you can enjoy should you choose! Definitely a great experience at a reasonable price!

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by Brian T.

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