
Christmas at the McGhee’s is a backyard-style holiday light display near Mt. Vernon, IL, built for festive, color-saturated night photos. Best at dusk into early night when lights fully glow and the sky stays dark; weekdays feel less crowded. Parking is typically on-site/off nearby roads—arrive 20–30 min early for setup and calmer traffic.

Christmas at the McGhee’s is a backyard-style holiday light display near Mt. Vernon, IL, built for festive, color-saturated night photos. Best at dusk into early night when lights fully glow and the sky stays dark; weekdays feel less crowded. Parking is typically on-site/off nearby roads—arrive 20–30 min early for setup and calmer traffic.