{"id":6102,"date":"2019-12-21T05:43:39","date_gmt":"2019-12-21T13:43:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=6102"},"modified":"2025-05-08T19:19:49","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T02:19:49","slug":"how-to-put-christmas-lights-on-your-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-put-christmas-lights-on-your-car\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Decorate Your Car with Christmas Lights (for Parades &#038; Parties)"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column6102_50f468-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column6102_50f468-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column6102_50f468-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column6102_50f468-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column6102_50f468-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column6102_50f468-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column6102_50f468-22{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column6102_50f468-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column6102_50f468-22 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column6102_50f468-22 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-3e61df  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-fdfbeb\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6102_5ea8e9-ea, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6102_5ea8e9-ea[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6102_5ea8e9-ea\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6102_5ea8e9-ea mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6102_5ea8e9-ea[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6102_5ea8e9-ea\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6102_5ea8e9-ea img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading6102_5ea8e9-ea[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6102_5ea8e9-ea\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading6102_5ea8e9-ea summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading6102_5ea8e9-ea\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>To install Christmas lights on your car for a parade or a tailgate party, use a power inverter to convert your vehicle&rsquo;s 12V DC power for standard 110V AC lights or buy compatible lights, secure the lights using zip ties or magnets, and safely tuck in the wires along weatherstripped areas for a clean look.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It isn&rsquo;t legal to have Christmas lights (and other light-up decorations) on the inside or outside of your car while driving because they could be distracting or possibly mistaken for a turn signal or brake light.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you&rsquo;re decorating your car for a tailgate party, make sure to keep the lights off while driving&mdash;only turn them on once you&rsquo;ve arrived at the event.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even if you don&rsquo;t have Christmas lights mounted somewhere on your vehicle, keep in mind that other ornaments and decorations can cause drivers to become distracted on the road.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note: Please check your local and state laws regarding the legality of driving with Christmas lights and other decorations on your car.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Planning to go all out with the winter festivities by setting up some Christmas lights on your vehicle? While this may be a fun way to show off your enthusiasm for the holidays, many dangers come with installing such decorations. In fact, you might even get in trouble with the local authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before committing to decorating your vehicle with Christmas lights, it&rsquo;s important to familiarize yourself with whether or not it&rsquo;s even legal to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized wp-image-6104 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_59042586.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_59042586.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_59042586-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_59042586-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/AdobeStock_59042586-600x400.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Check your local and state laws if it&rsquo;s legal to decorate your car.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it Legal to Have Christmas Lights on Your Car?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally speaking, it&rsquo;s not legal to have any Christmas lights and other light-up decorations installed in the interior or exterior of your vehicle. These laws aren&rsquo;t in place because the government hates Christmas &mdash; there are simply too many dangers that come with doing so. For example, bright lights of any color can disorient and distract passersby and other drivers. People also use lights to communicate with other drivers on the road. Setting up bright car Christmas decorations might make it difficult for people to read your signals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But while using decorative lights on your car may be illegal for everyday driving, it&rsquo;s a different story if you&rsquo;re planning on putting the lights up for a holiday parade or a tailgate party. Certain events allow for some leniency, especially if there are designated routes (in the case of parades) where you&rsquo;ll be driving in a more controlled environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re decorating your car for a tailgate party, make sure to keep the lights off while driving&mdash;only turn them on once you&rsquo;ve arrived at the event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever reason you may have for wanting to install Christmas lights on your car, make sure to do it safely and do it right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installing Car Christmas Lights: A Quick Guide<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be tempting to want to completely deck out your car with lights on your first try. However, it is better to begin with small fixtures that you can easily remove in case something goes wrong during installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make your car decorating process even more foolproof, use battery-powered lights instead of the ones that need to be plugged in. This route is also best if you&rsquo;re still undecided about how you want the finished product to look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Installation can be tricky, so here&rsquo;s a quick guide on how to put Christmas lights on a car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What you&rsquo;ll need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Power inverter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Christmas lights (quantity and length based on your choice)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zip ties<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Electrical tape<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ladder or stool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Get a power inverter or buy <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12-volt Christmas lights<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Christmas lights that are typically used for home decorating tend to run on 110V AC. However, most vehicle electrical systems are 12V DC. To use your 110V AC lights, you&rsquo;ll need to get a power inverter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An inverter is an electronic device that can convert your car&rsquo;s DC power to AC. Some inverters need to be directly connected to the battery through battery clips, but that could get a little complicated. Try to find an inverter that you can plug into the 12V accessory outlet. Once the inverter is installed, plug your lights of choice into the inverter to make your car Christmas lights work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&rsquo;t want to work with a power inverter, you can purchase ready-made 12-volt Christmas lights that are readily compatible with your car&rsquo;s 12V outlets. This will save you the time and trouble of having to mess with your car&rsquo;s power configuration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the user&rsquo;s manual to avoid untoward incidents. However, take note that instructions may vary per brand and product. Make sure to read through each manual carefully if you&rsquo;re using lights from different brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Attach the lights&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on your desired placement, you can either use zip ties or magnets to keep your Christmas lights in place. However, the former are more commonly used as they are easier to attach to the parts where lights are usually strung, such as the rack, grill, mirrors, and bumper. Whichever material you choose, make sure that the lights are attached securely so they won&rsquo;t easily come off (which can be a very dangerous situation) when your vehicle is in motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Tuck in the wires<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For better aesthetics, as well as added safety, you&rsquo;ll want to ensure that there are no wires sticking out. You can work with the weather-stripped parts of your vehicle for this particular step. Just follow the curvature of the weatherstripped parts, string the wires through, tuck, and tape as needed. You can opt to use electrical tape for added protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety First<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember that you&rsquo;re still dealing with electrical wiring here, so it&rsquo;s best to observe proper safety precautions. Refrain from installing your car Christmas lights when there is even the slightest chance of your vehicle getting wet (whether from rain, snow, or any other reason).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It should also be mentioned that your decorative lights must be safe for outdoor use, as they are built and tested differently from those that are not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have kids, make sure they are nowhere near the car during the installation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B6QaKKPJTV8\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\"><div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B6QaKKPJTV8\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"If you ain&rsquo;t stringing Christmas lights all over your car and bumpin Run-DMC, do you really even celebrate Christmas? &#127876;&#129300;&#129335;&#127996;&zwj;&#9794;&#65039;&#129322; @schlo_bo_doe and @basicflyz going all out with that Christmas Spirit! &#127877;&#127996;&#128588;&#127996;&#128293; . . . . #christmas #christmaslights #santa #santaclausiscomingtotown #merrychristmas #christmasspirit #christmascar #subaru #subiegang #subienation #rundmc #hiphop #oldschool #rap #80s #car #drone #dronevideo #carlife #carsofinstagram #supercars #newyork #newjersey\">If you ain&rsquo;t stringing Christmas lights all over your car and bumpin Run-DMC, do you really even celebrate Christmas? &#127876;&#129300;&#129335;&#127996;&zwj;&#9794;&#65039;&#129322; @schlo_bo_doe and @basicflyz going all out with that Christmas Spirit! &#127877;&#127996;&#128588;&#127996;&#128293; . . . . #christmas #christmaslights #santa #santaclausiscomingtotown #merrychristmas #christmasspirit #christmascar #subaru #subiegang #subienation #rundmc #hiphop #oldschool #rap #80s #car #drone #dronevideo #carlife #carsofinstagram #supercars #newyork #newjersey<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/club_sport_rally\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Club Sport Rally | Car Life\">Club Sport Rally | Car Life<\/a> (@club_sport_rally) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2019-12-19T13:54:19+00:00\">Dec 19, 2019 at 5:54am PST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas Car Decorations to Try<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While installing car Christmas lights is only legal for certain events and situations, you can still spread some holiday cheer on the roads. There are a few other ways to dress up your vehicle that don&rsquo;t involve lights. Here are some ideas you can consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Add a wreath to your spare tire<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have your spare tire mounted on the back of your vehicle, you may opt to decorate with a Christmas wreath. This is typically easier than having to decorate other parts of your vehicle as the spare compartment easily comes off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clip-on antlers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A common sight on most cars decorated for Christmas, clip-on antlers are fun and easy to use. They usually come in a kit that allows you to dress your vehicle up as a reindeer. Get one that comes with a red nose for the grill to complete the look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Christmas decals<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can go with Christmas-themed decals if you want something a bit more discreet that still makes a statement. Choose from the wide array of designs available on the market or get some that are custom-made according to your liking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Christmas-themed license plate frame<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Christmas-themed reflective magnets are fairly simple decorations that can make your vehicle look more lively for the holidays. Online shops typically offer magnets in the shape of Santa, snowmen, and reindeer, among others. These magnets won&rsquo;t damage your body paint in any way, and they&rsquo;re extremely easy to remove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reflective magnets<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Christmas-themed reflective magnets are fairly simple decorations that can make your vehicle look more lively for the holidays. Online shops typically offer magnets in the shape of Santa, snowmen, and reindeers, among others. These magnets won&rsquo;t damage your body paint in any way, and they&rsquo;re extremely easy to remove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dashboard decor<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dashboard decorations can easily lighten up the mood when you&rsquo;re stuck in traffic for the holidays. You can find a lot of clip-on decorations that hang from the air vent, as well as Christmas-themed bobbleheads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of hanging air fresheners behind your rearview mirror, consider hanging small Christmas stockings or snowflake pendants instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Holiday-themed floor mats<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Complete the Christmas ensemble inside your vehicle with a couple of holiday floor mats. These mats are guaranteed to add a pop of color to your vehicle&rsquo;s interior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Other Christmas auto costumes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from clip-on antlers, there are other Christmas auto costumes available on the market. Among the popular designs you can get for your vehicle are Santa or elf legs that are made to look like they are sticking out of your trunk. There are also sets that have elf ears and a hat that you can mount on your car&rsquo;s grill and windows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B56n02DHrAm\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\"><div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\">&nbsp;<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; 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