Christmas Lights and Sound Displays in the Metro Worth Seeing This Holiday 2018

Just like the lyrics of the classic Christmas song, it is indeed beginning to look and feel like Christmas in most parts of the Metro. Houses and establishments are filled with colorful lights and decors, and Christmas songs can now be heard in malls.

Adding to these are numerous Christmas attractions that people of all ages enjoy seeing. While waiting for Christmas day, why not awaken your Yuletide spirit by visiting some of the most picturesque lights and sounds display in the Metro this year?

SM Mall of Asia’s Grand Festival of Lights

On its 10th year, the biggest and brightest holiday lights parade at SM Mall of Asia’s Grand Festival of Lights is ready to showcase over a hundred Christmas characters and magical floats that people of all ages would enjoy. Meet Santa Claus and his MOA Magical friends as they march through the lights and music starting 5:30 p.m. at the North and South Arcades. You may also watch the Christmas Fireworks display at 7 p.m.

SM Mall of Asia’s Grand Festival of Lights/ IMAGE SM Mall of Asia Official Facebook page

When: December 1, 8, 15, 22, and 25, 5:30 PM
Where: SM Mall of Asia, North and South Arcades

Also read: A Guide to Christmas and New Year Holiday Mall Hours 2018

Ayala Malls: Night of Lights

If you are planning a weekend night out with family and friends, don’t forget to drop by Ayala Malls to witness the eye-catching display of 3D mapping lights show. The Night of Lights show will start in Glorietta on November 30 and will end in Alabang Town Center on December 23. The show will commence at 6:30 p.m. until the mall closes.

Schedules:
Fairview Terraces – November 23 to 25
Glorietta – November 30 to December 2
Greenbelt – December 7 to 9
Ayala Malls Solenad – December 14 to 16
Alabang Town Center – December 21 to 23
When: 6:30 p.m. (every 30 minutes)

Also read: 5 Fun Filipino Christmas Traditions

The Araneta Center: Christmas on Display

Relive your good ol’ childhood Christmas memories in Araneta Center as they bring back this well-loved Christmas Display in the metro. After 16 years, the Christmas on Display returns this year to spread the Christmas spirit through a presentation on Filipino Christmas traditions. So gather your family at Times Square Food Park, and witness why this Christmas display is worth seeing.

Christmas on Display is finally back after 16 years at Araneta Center/ IMAGE Araneta Center Facebook page

When: November 23, 2018 to January 6, 2019, 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. (Sunday to Thursday)/ 6:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (Friday and Saturday)
Where: Times Square Food Park, Araneta Center, Quezon City

Ayala Triangle: Festival of Lights

For the 30th anniversary of Ayala Land, they partnered with The Walt Disney Company Philippines to roll off the 10th year of the much-anticipated Festival of Lights. With the theme “Reimagine the Magic: A Festival of Lights”, enjoy the delightful dancing lights display accompanied by orchestral renditions of some of the famous Disney songs such as ‘Part of Your World’, ‘Beauty and the Beast’, ‘A Whole New World’, ‘A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes’, and ‘I See The Light’.

Disney-themed Christmas display in Ayala Triangle Gardens

Also read: Disney-Themed Ayala Festival of Lights Opens in Makati

When: November 9, 2018 to January 8, 2019, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (every 30 minutes)
Where: Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City

SM Aura Premier: Prism of Lights

Experience an immersive Christmas display at SM Aura Premier, and have a glimpse of the beauty of the night sky in Prism of Lights exhibit. Together with Huawei Mobile Philippines, SM Aura Premier unfolds an interactive art exhibit that aims to let mall-goers envelop the art of lights for free. Drop by at this futuristic exhibit, have the opportunity to play with lights, and take your best photos of the pristine exhibit!

Prism of Lights exhibit at SM Aura Premier gives a futuristic feel to the holiday/ IMAGE SM Aura Premier Facebook page

When: Until January 7, 2019
Where: SM Aura Premier, Taguig City

Also read: A Guide to Popular Filipino Christmas Delicacies and Where You Can Try Them

Eastwood City: Enchanted Forest of Lights

Eastwood City prepared a one of a kind Christmas display on this year’s Enchanted Forest of Lights. It will feature 60 lighted replicas of animals, sea creatures and versions of some of the famous skyscrapers along Eastwood Citywalk, Eastwood Avenue, and Eastwood Mall Open Park. Children and adults will surely be in awe whilst walking around the majestic jungle-themed lights display at Eastwood City. 

60 replicas of animals, sea creatures, and skyscrapers lighted the Eastwood City premises/ IMAGE Eastwood City Facebook page

When: until January 13, 2019
Where: From Eastwood Citywalk, Eastwood Avenue, to Eastwood Mall Open Park, Quezon City

Also read: Top Christmas Destinations in the Philippines outside Manila

Filinvest City, Alabang: Christmas is Alive

Christmas is definitely alive in the south as Filinvest City, Alabang presents their own version of Christmas wonderland with a dazzling lights display at the Spectrum Linear Park. Reminisce your childhood as you stroll around the park flourished with colorful displays such as the Christmas train, hot air balloons, and fireworks. Walk under the neon-lighted archway leading to the 40-foot tall Christmas Tree right at the center of the park. Don’t forget to watch the weekly performances of local artists and explore an array of delectable eats!

When: November 16 to December 31
Where: Spectrum Linear Park, Filinvest City

Also read: Top Christmas Destinations in the Philippines outside Manila

Aren’t these attractions worth a visit with your family and friends while counting down the days before Christmas? Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!

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Written by Deneca Ordinanza