Desert Wranglers Jeep Club Presents:
2026 Annual Christmas Eve Light Drive
A Christmas Eve Tradition With a Big Purpose
Light Up Las Vegas on Christmas Eve
Decorate your vehicle. Cruise with us. Support local charities. Register or donate today!
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The Christmas Eve Light Drive is a festive convoy of decorated Vehicle cruising together on Christmas Eve to spread holiday cheer and raise support for local charities.
It’s not just for Jeeps - All Vehicles Welcome.
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The charities are IPOF (Injured Police Officers Fund) and Stop D.U.I. Your participation and donations support both organizations.
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Register a vehicle and drive with us, donate to IPOF, Stop D.U.I., or both, or come out early to view the decorated vehicles. Hot cocoa, coffee, and snacks will be available for purchase before the drive.
Pre-Register Your Vehicle online
Register, purchase decal, donate - all in one transaction. Visit the check in table to pick up your decal.
2026 Christmas Eve Light Drive Vehicle Registration
REGISTER TODAY!If you’re not decorating or participating in the drive down Las Vegas Blvd, you can still donate online. Use the donate button below instead.
Frequently Asked Questions
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No, any decorated vehicle can participate.
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To register a vehicle: $5.00 cash or online
Vehicle Commemorative Decal: $5.00 cash $5.60 online
Donate any amount to either organization. $2.50 admin fee for online donations.
Donation is not required to participate in light drive, however $5 registration is required.
Can register and donate at the event in cash.
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We start at the South end of Las Vegas Blvd and drive North to Convention Center Drive. The group will stop to allow everyone to catch up. We pull out of Convention Center Drive and head south on Las Vegas Blvd. You are free to leave the line up when we pass Mandalay Bay.
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Yes! Turn on all your lights! We will have a police escort, provided by Las Vegas Metro Police Department.
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We meet up beginning 5pm to finalize your decorations, check in and pick up your badge, have some hot coffee, snacks or hot coco and check out everyone ride! We roll out at 7pm and the drive takes about 90 minutes.
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We meet up in a parking lot located at 6830 Bermuda Road. If you arrive after 5pm you can’t miss us
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We do have restrooms provided by Las Vegas Toilet Rentals. The toilets will be located closest to Bermuda Rd (farthest from the building).
We have hot coffee, hot coco and sweets available for purchase.
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Yes, bring your kids & loved ones, including the furry kind. This is a family friendly event.
All dogs must be leashed at all times while walking around the parking lot. Waste must be picked up and properly disposed.
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You use outdoor lights and other decorations. Ensure they are secured and won’t fly off while driving.
You can use tape, clips, zip ties, string - what ever works for you that won’t damage your vehicle but keeps it secure.
Pre-Register Your Vehicle Online
Register, purchase a decal, donate - all in one transaction. Visit the check in table and pick up your decal.
Charities
STOP DUI
Stop DUI, Inc. was founded on December 31, 1993 in Las Vegas, Nevada by Sandy Heverly, Gordon Martines, Gary Urbantke, Joan Eddowes, Deborah Lingner, and Debbie Davis. It operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
The purpose and mission of Stop DUI is to assist the Innocent Victims of this violent crime, support Law Enforcement, educate the public to the dangers of impaired driving through education and awareness programs (including underage drinking), and pursue DUI and Crime Victim rights legislative reform.
Sponsor Partners
IPOF
The Injured Police Officers Fund (IPOF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to our mission of “helping to reduce the financial burden suffered by Police Officers and their families in the event of a line of duty injury or death by providing monetary assistance to these officers and their families.”
Since 1982 IPOF is committed to providing financial assistance to on duty officers and their families in the Las Vegas Valley in their time of need. Your donation helps ease the burden they face, ensuring that they receive the critical support they deserve.
Las Vegas Metro Police
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is committed to our mission to protect the community through prevention, partnership and professional service. That commitment and dedication extends to the millions of visitors that Las Vegas plays host to each year.
VISION:
The vision of LVMPD is for the Las Vegas community to be the safest in America. This vision is realized by injecting humanity into every interaction and building trust with the citizens we serve.
MISSION:
The mission of LVMPD is to provide exceptional police services in partnership with the community.
Las Vegas Toilet Rentals
Las Vegas Toilet Rentals has been a family-owned and operated business in Las Vegas since 1967. For over 50 years it has been our pleasure to serve the Las Vegas Valley and surrounding areas. We are proud to be a certified woman-owned business (WBE).
We provide a wide range of high quality, clean portable restrooms for all of your special events, parties, and construction projects. Prompt twice a week service is our standard with no additional charges for pick-up or delivery. We also provide fencing and more.
Nevada State Police
Nevada State Police Highway Patrol
Mission Statement
To promote safety on Nevada Highways by providing law enforcement traffic services to the motoring public.
Vision Statement
A united and diverse workforce providing statewide 24-hour service to the motoring public resulting in safer highways.
Food Truck - Open
Want to serve hot coffee, coco and sweets to our participants? Contact us today!
In the Media
Christmas Eve Jeep parade lights up the Strip to raise awareness of drunk driving consequences
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The holiday spirit was in the air as a parade of Jeep owners drove up and down the Las Vegas Strip on Christmas Eve. But for those who join in, this annual tradition is about more than just cruising Las Vegas Boulevard.
Las Vegas Christmas Eve drive honors DUI crash victims on the Strip
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Dozens of vehicles and drivers gathered on Christmas Eve in honor of the victims of DUI crashes across Nevada.
The annual “Christmas Eve Cruise The Strip Light Drive” took place on Wednesday night in front of the Nevada State Police office with support from Desert Wrangler Jeep Club and continued in a procession down Las Vegas Boulevard.
Jeep motorcade on Las Vegas strip raises awareness against DUI
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Traffic safety advocates have chosen this Christmas Eve to stage an unusual kind of demonstration, assembling a motorcade of jeeps to drive down the Las Vegas strip, raising awareness about the dangers of impaired driving.
Take a look at the FAQ on this page, or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and register.
Have more questions?
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Click to register your vehicle, purchase a commemorative decal and donate. All on one transaction.
$5 per vehicle
$5 per deal
A few extra cents are added when registering/purchasing online. You can pay cash for all at the event.
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If you’d like to simply donate and not participate in the decorating or driving please click to donate now.
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December 24th 2026
5:30pm Hang out and decorate
6830 Bermuda Road
7:00pm roll out to the strip
Expect about a 90 min drive