Must-see Christmas displays in Cape Girardeau, Jackson

Need of a little extra holiday cheer this year? Take a night to look at the abundance of Christmas displays around Cape Girardeau and Jackson -- some are classy, elegant and filled with lights; some are more eclectic, technical and filled with music; and some even raise money for local not-for-profits.

Cape Girardeau

• Cape County Park
• Carriage Crossing
• Timothy Circle in
• 2624 Melrose Ave.
• Jeff's Christmas Lights at 1858 Evondale St.

This display accepts donations for The People's Shelter and SEMO Food Bank. A show runs on the radio channel 89.5 from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 5:30 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. The playlist changes weekly, so check the Facebook page "Jeff's Christmas Lights" for updates.

• 2046 Perryville Road
• 2019 Concord Place
• 1713 Brookwood Drive
• 1606 Oak Hills Drive
• 244 Capaha Trail
• Pieronnet Street
• Main Street

Jackson

• 1 Barton Square in uptown
• Jackson City Park
• 2360 N. High St.
• Hubbard Family Lights at 1565 Jennifer Drive

A show runs nightly from 6 to 10:30 p.m. on radio channel 92.1. The display raises money for Care Portal; donations are optional and may be left in the mailbox.