The Lights Got Better. So Did the Tours.

by Rebecca Shaw

Holiday lights used to be simple.

A few strands on the roof. A glowing reindeer in the yard. Maybe a tree flickering through a window. It was charming in its own way, and families would drive around together, pointing out the best displays they could find.

But that version of holiday lights is long gone.

“In the past, we toured neighborhoods,” says Ronnie Remedies, founder of Shreveport Limousine. “Now, we’re touring full productions.”

Over the past few years, professional lighting companies have transformed the holiday landscape. These are not homemade setups anymore. They are large-scale, expertly engineered displays that use architectural LEDs, coordinated music, and commercial-grade decorations. Some homes are timed to full soundtracks. Others feature artificial snow, walk-through tunnels, or twenty-foot inflatables designed just for them. The result is breathtaking and without a guided tour it may go unnoticed.

The Challenge of Going Solo

The best displays are not in one neighborhood anymore. They are scattered across the city, tucked away on side streets, in gated communities, or behind turns you would never take unless you knew exactly where to go.

Trying to plan your own route is more frustrating than festive. You spend more time circling traffic, checking your phone, or navigating detours than you do enjoying the lights.

That is exactly why Shreveport Limousine reimagined what a holiday tour could be.

From Simple Ride to Curated Experience

For Ronnie and his team, the holiday light tour has evolved into one of their most in-demand services of the entire year. The concept is simple, but the execution is anything but.

Every year, they start planning routes weeks in advance. They track where professional installations are going up, scout locations in person, and build a tour path that avoids congestion and delivers a seamless experience from start to finish.

Guests do not have to think about any of this. They simply step into a warm, comfortable vehicle with soft music playing and a thermos of hot chocolate nearby. The windows fog slightly from the warmth inside. Outside, the city becomes a living gallery of light and movement.

There are no wrong turns. No dead ends. No “was that the house we meant to see?”

Just moment after moment of quiet awe.

What People Remember

Most guests book the tour for the spectacle. What they remember is the stillness.

There is a moment on nearly every ride when the noise fades and the atmosphere shifts. Parents stop checking their phones. Children stop asking what comes next. Couples lean in just a little closer.

“It usually happens about twenty minutes in,” Ronnie says. “Everyone settles in and starts to really enjoy being together.”

Many guests return year after year. For some families, it has become a reliable holiday tradition. They know what to expect. They know it will be easy. And most importantly, they know it will feel like time well spent.

Some arrive in matching pajamas. Others bring grandparents or close friends. Some just come to sit quietly and watch the lights pass by.

It is not a performance. It is a pause.

Who the Tour Is For

Holiday light tours were once seen as mostly for families with small children. That is no longer the case.

Today, they are equally popular with couples looking for a quiet date night, businesses hosting small team outings, and groups of friends who want to mark the season in a simple but memorable way.

“We’ve seen proposals on these tours,” Ronnie says. “We’ve seen multi-generational families. We’ve seen entire staff teams who chose this instead of a restaurant or banquet hall. It fits almost everyone, because it’s really about how you want to feel.”

There is no pressure to be entertained. No expectation to perform. Just time, together.

The Value That Stays With You

Private holiday light tours typically cost between $300 and $600, depending on the size of the vehicle and the date. While some might view that as a luxury, those who return year after year see it differently.

When shared among friends or family, the per-person cost often becomes no more than the cost of a nice dinner. But unlike a dinner, the memory lasts.

“You won’t remember what you ordered at a restaurant last December,” Ronnie says. “But you’ll remember the house with the fifteen-foot toy soldier saluting in rhythm to Trans-Siberian Orchestra. You’ll remember your kids laughing in the back seat. You’ll remember what it felt like to not be the one doing the driving.”

The value is not in the number of lights. It is in the quality of the moment.

Why It Still Matters

Ronnie has been in the business for over two decades. He has seen styles change, customer expectations shift, and holiday schedules become more demanding. Yet this part of the season continues to mean something to him.

That is the reason he keeps refining the routes. It is why he still checks the best displays himself. He knows people are not booking a vehicle. They are booking an experience.

“We can’t slow down time,” he says. “But for a few hours, we can make it feel like it has stopped.”

Reserve Your Holiday Light Tour

Holiday Light Tours are now booking for the 2025 season. Whether it is your first time or your family’s favorite tradition, this year’s route is designed to show you the most spectacular displays in the city — without the stress of planning or driving.

Spots fill quickly, especially on weekends. Early reservations are highly recommended.

BOOK YOUR LIGHT TOUR NOW

Or call us directly at 318-603-9100 to reserve your date.