Slow Fade Christmas Lights

DreamSpark® is The Christmas Light Emporium’s signature slow fade Christmas light line — and the effect is unlike anything else in the catalog. Each light gently fades down, pauses for a moment in the dark, then slowly fades back up. No flashing, no blinking, no rapid cycling — just a smooth, elegant transition that adds movement without distraction. Available in 5mm string lights, M5 icicle lights, and net lights, across single colors and ColorSplash exclusive multi-color blends.

What’s in This Collection

5mm DreamSpark® Slow Fade Strings — The core of the DreamSpark® line. Available in warm white, cool white, red, green, blue, gold, multicolor, and ColorSplash blends including Red/Green/Cool White and Red/Cool White. 70-count, 4” spacing, green wire.

M5 DreamSpark® Slow Fade Icicle Lights — The DreamSpark® slow fade effect in an elongated faceted M5 lens — the look of traditional icicle lights with elegant slow fading. Available in warm white, and ColorSplash blends including Stardust (Blue, Purple, and Teal) and Arctic (Blue, Cool White, and Teal). White wire.

DreamSpark® Smooth Fade Net Lights — 4’ x 6’ net lights with the smooth fade effect. Drape over bushes, hedges, or along fencing for large-area slow fade coverage. Available in warm white, red, blue, multicolor, and blends including Blue/Cool White and Red/Cool White.

ColorSplash Treasure — A warm white base string where every 5th light is an RGB morphing LED that slowly cycles through red, green, blue, pink, yellow, and cool white. 50-count, 6” spacing, green wire. Part of the slow fade family by effect.

What Makes DreamSpark® Different from Twinkle or Strobe?

Twinkle lights blink on and off at random intervals — a quick on/off pop. Strobe lights flash rapidly. DreamSpark® lights do neither — they fade down slowly, hold at zero, then slowly fade back up. The effect is significantly more elegant and is a standout choice for sophisticated displays, wedding-style decorating, and indoor tree applications where you want movement without harshness.

How to Choose

Slow-fade strings transition gradually between colors or brightness levels, creating a gentle, flowing effect well suited for indoor trees and ambient accent lighting. Choose a color combination or fade pattern that fits your display theme and the mood you want to create. Note that specialty fade strings may not be dimmable or may display undesirable behavior when connected to a dimmer — use them on standard on/off circuits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can DreamSpark® strings be connected end-to-end? Yes. Refer to the individual product page for the maximum number of strings that can be connected end-to-end for each specific SKU.

Are DreamSpark® strings dimmable? Slow fade strings may not be dimmable or may display undesirable behavior when used with a dimmer. Use on a standard outlet.

Are DreamSpark® lights for indoor or outdoor use? All DreamSpark® strings are rated for both indoor and outdoor use.

What’s the Reindeer Proof™ Warranty? Our in-house warranty covering manufacturing defects and performance failures. Duration varies — see individual product pages.

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