As we have in previous years, The Tri-City News is publishing a list of large light displays in the Tri-Cities for Christmas.
For a map of display locations, check out, the online version of the story at tricitynews.com under Community.
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• 1417 Garibaldi Pl.: John and Trudy invite you enjoy their homemade Christmas — for the 34th year — on Westwood Plateau. More than 120 hand-painted display pieces on house and in the yard; two themes: traditional Christmas with manger scene, shepherds, wise men and angels; and contemporary Christmas with Santa, reindeer, toy trains, nutcrackers and singing snowmen, and all lit up with more than 5,000 lights, which are on daily from 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• 646 Claremont St.: Come up the driveway for the best view of a complete nativity with baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph, shepherds and the three wise men; also: lights set to music, Santa and Mrs. Claus, reindeer, Christmas trees and more, including more than 8,000 lights. Display is open daily from 5 to 10 p.m. Donations large and small accepted for the Knights of Columbus Charities.
• 927 Lillian St.: The Romas family's pretty display of thousands of twinkling lights, polar bears, penguins, snowmen, horse and carriage, trees, presents, shivering snowman, snowflakes, candy canes, etc. Open daily through Jan. 1, 4:30 to 10 p.m.
• 2638 Brewster Dr.: Soak up the magic of Christmas at Dangville (named for creator Joe Dang), a miniature holiday village featuring dozens upon dozens of tiny houses, shops, Christmas trees and families enjoy the bustling holiday season. See if you can spot the North Pole and its elves, Chinatown, New York City (complete with Times Square and Yankee Stadium), Candy Land and the elaborately decorated homes on Christmas Lane. It has to be seen to be believed, so be sure to stop by on the following public viewing dates: Dec. 12, 13, 17, 19, 21, 22 and 26 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Just knock on the front door. Nursing homes or groups that would like to book a tour can call 604-464-0382. There is no admission fee but donations to the CKNW Orphans Fund are welcome.
• 2988 Forestridge Pl.: "It is not as fabulous as past years but still worth a visit," writes homeowner Marlene Bilesky, noting: "My brother who does most of the decorating outside took a nasty fall off a 12-foot ladder while decorating. Very lucky that he did not kill himself. He did mess up his left arm pretty bad. As a result I had to continue the decorating with the help of a couple of rookies this year. With the bad weather hindering our efforts we were able to get a smaller but pretty yard completed." This house has two tents for taking photos, one with a singing Santa and festive decorations, the other with a singing snowman. Once again, donations are being collected for Variety — The Children's Charity.
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• 1228 Oriole Pl: Blowmold characters, plywood cutouts, 17,000+ lights. Watch the roof dance and listen to the music on your car radio. Donations collected for the Royal Columbian Hospital NICU. Lights on from 5 to 10 p.m. daily until New Years.
• 3313 Rae St.: More than 200,000 lights plus ground displays synchronized to music plus a decorated 70-foot tree at the "Miracle on Rae Street." Lights will be on Sunday to Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 5 to 11 p.m. Contributions to the food bank will be gratefully accepted. As well, Santa Claus will be making a short visit on Dec. 17 between 6 and 9 p.m. (The homeowners request that, as a courtesy to their neighbours, visitors don't block or turn around in driveways — you can park on nearby Prairie Avenue.)
• 3631 Flint St.: Shannon and Jay's home features Rudolph on the roof with his girlfriend Clarice, blinking lights chasing each other, dripping icicles, candy canes and inflatables, too. Display open daily until 9:30 p.m. and donations of food and cash for Share Family and Community Services are being collected.
• 1642 Greenmount Ave.: Once again, the Wilsons have a large Christmas display and, once again, they're collecting for the Share food bank.
