Welcome to Franconia Lights
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Franconia Lights, Alexandria's premier interactive holiday light display featuring over 28,000 synchronized lights dancing to your favorite festive music.
Located in the heart of Franconia, our display transforms an ordinary neighborhood into a winter wonderland that delights visitors of all ages. What makes us special? You're not just watching—you're in control! Using your smartphone, you can vote for songs and sequences, making each visit a unique experience.
Whether you're driving by or parking to enjoy the full show, Franconia Lights offers a free, family-friendly holiday tradition that brings our community together through the universal language of lights and music.
What started as a simple holiday decoration has evolved into one of Alexandria's most beloved seasonal attractions. Franconia Lights features more than 28,000 individually controlled LED lights programmed to dance, flash, and fade in perfect synchronization with holiday music.
Behind the scenes, sophisticated lighting control software coordinates every pixel and bulb, creating seamless animations that flow across the entire display. From cascading waterfalls of color to intricate patterns that pulse with the beat, each sequence is carefully crafted to bring joy and wonder to our visitors.
The interactive voting system means no two nights are exactly alike—the show evolves based on what our community wants to see and hear, making Franconia Lights a truly collaborative celebration of the season.
Franconia Lights puts you in the driver's seat with interactive technology that lets you choose what plays next. Here's how it works:
Visit the Display: Drive by or park in the designated viewing area at 6004 St. John Drive, Alexandria, VA 22310.
Connect Your Phone: Scan the QR code displayed on-site or visit our interactive page from your smartphone. No app download required!
Vote for Your Favorites: Browse through our playlist of holiday classics, modern hits, and festive favorites. Cast your vote for the song you want to see next.
Watch the Magic: The most popular selections play in real-time, with all 28,000+ lights choreographed to dance perfectly in sync with the music.
Every visitor helps shape the show, making each night at Franconia Lights completely unique. Will it be Mariah Carey or Trans-Siberian Orchestra? You decide!
Show Times
Now through 12/31/25
Sun-Thurs: 5pm to 9pm
Fri & Sat: 5pm-10pm
Franconia Lights wouldn't be possible without the support of our wonderful neighbors and the Alexandria community. Thank you for your patience with the extra traffic, your enthusiasm for the display, and for making this a cherished holiday tradition.
Special thanks to everyone who has contributed ideas, shared the display with friends and family, and helped spread holiday cheer throughout our neighborhood.
From our family to yours, we wish you a magical holiday season filled with light, laughter, and joy.