There’s no need to wait for Christmas to see bright lights when these five amazing light shows enliven the night throughout the year.

Whether they are suspended from the ceiling or tumbling down to streams below, their colorfulness and creative displays are designed so intricately, you’ll never want these dazzling presentations to end. So find a great spot among the crowds, and direct your attention towards the flashing lights and vibrant music.

Ontario, Canada: Niagara Falls Illumination

If you thought Niagara Falls was a spectacular marvel by day, then you will definitely want to witness its magic at night.  Every night around dusk the waterfall transforms into a cascading rainbow as bright reds, greens, blues and yellows dominate its flowing streams and lighten up Ontario’s pitch-black nights. 

There is no doubt that Niagara Falls is Canada’s shining star, and with color-coated ambiance to match the magnificence of Mother Nature’s handiwork, the roar of its water crashing is made all the more mesmerizing by its kaleidoscopic features.  Even if you’ve witnessed the beauty of Niagara Falls when the sun is out, you will never forget how amazing it looks once its façade appears like a glow-in-the-dark tie-dyed pool.

Las Vegas, NV: Viva Vision Experience

Las Vegas is known for its glitz and glamour, but if you truly want to be amid its flashing lights then you’ll want to head to Fremont Street and look up.  That’s because the Viva Vision Experience takes place on a 1,500 foot long screen that is projected 90 feet high. 

Along with a variety of light spectacles that reflect from millions of LED lamps, and cutting-edge sound systems that blast popular hits that can be heard for miles on end, spectators can also view this dazzling show up close by flying through the air thanks to SlotZilla Zip Line. The Viva Vision Experience occurs for six minutes every hour between 6 and 8 p.m., but ends around 1 a.m. during the summer.  Not only is this Las Vegas highlight a great show, but it is an adventure for all daredevils.

Atlantic City, NJ: 3D Light & Sound Show

Its aim is to stop pedestrians of the Atlantic City boardwalk dead in their tracks, and the 3D Light & Sound Show succeeds every time. 

During this spectacle, architecture is the blank workspace that is painted with brilliant 3D lighting to wow the visitors of Atlantic City. For a little over eight minutes, it is an instant showstopper with visual effects and music to match, which drowns out the buzzing activity surrounding the boardwalk.  The 3D Light & Sound Show guarantees to be an exciting event that gets better every time you see it.  Even the old building on which the lights are dancing seems to be having a great time.

Atlanta, GA: Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision

Even mountains get in on the light-filled action too.  That’s what can be said about the Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision held in Atlanta’s Stone Mountain Park.  For 45 minutes, beautiful lights are seen bouncing off of the park’s rocky walls, causing a wave of oohs and aahs to resonate amid the featured music.

Grab a seat on the terrace and enjoy the Lasershow Spectacular in Mountainvision with a delicious snack because this southern tradition has all the power to keep you entranced for the duration of the show.  Just make sure you get here by Oct. 25, which is the last day the base of the mountain will take on an entire new persona intensified by lasers, animations and gleaming bands of color.

Singapore: Wonder Full

Water and lights never complement each other as well as they do at Singapore’s Wonder Full, which truly is a wonderful sight. With the help of LED lights, water screens, lasers, architecture and music this spectacular merging of the arts promises to be an unforgettable 13 minutes of visual entertainment.

To heighten the dramatic demonstration, images of people mingling with the harmonious melodies of an orchestra tell the fascinating story of life. And with outbursts of fire and dancing streaks of color added to the mix, Wonder Full might be one of the most creative light shows to grace the planet.