Philadelphia truly shines during the holiday season, and we’re not even just talking lights here. The city doesn’t hold back, delivering magical light displays that are nothing short of spectacular. And while not a requirement, we believe that everything does feel a little more festive when there’s a drink in hand. Here’s your guide to Philly’s best holiday lights displays where you can pair the glow with a drink in hand.

Deck the halls and stash the tinsel—this holiday season, Philadelphia's pop-up bars are turning the city into a veritable winter wonderland for those thirsty for festive cheer. The glittering lights, a few thematic cocktails, a cozy atmosphere where even Scrooge would feel merry – I think they call this “The Most Wonderful Time of Year”? You wouldn’t be too hard-pressed to see why in a city that loves this holiday as much as Philadelphia does.  

Philadelphia during the holidays? It’s like living in a snow globe—minus the shaking (hopefully). This city knows how to do winter right, and nothing says festive fun like strapping on some skates, channeling your inner Olympic hopeful, and definitely not face-planting. Even if you’re more of a “clutch the wall” type, Philly’s got rinks that are as cool as the ice itself.

Forget the winter blues and start jingling all the way down Walnut Street because Open Streets: West Walnut is back, just in time for the holidays. Yep, that means no honking horns, no exhaust fumes, and no buses cutting you off mid-crosswalk. Instead, it’s a festive pedestrian wonderland stretching from Broad to 20th Streets where you can walk, talk, shop, and snack to your heart’s content—all without dodging traffic.