As we have in previous years, The Tri-City News will print a list of large light displays in the Tri-Cities for Christmas.
To add your home to The Tri-City News' list, send your name and address along with details of your display (how many lights, special displays, hours of operation and any charities for which you're collecting) to [email protected].
COQUITLAM
2988 Forestridge Pl.: The Bilesky family display features thousands of bright lights and yard decorations, from Disney characters, wise men and angels to a herd of grazing reindeer on the rooftop. Carols play to add to the festive season. Santa waves as he appears from out of the chimney. A life-size Santa greets visitors. Folks are welcome to take photos next to Santa for a donation to Variety the Children's Charity. Lights on daily until Jan. 7 from 5 to 10:30 p.m.
2939 Keets Dr.: A full Nativity scene with the Star of Bethlehem on the roof plus Rudolph, Santa with his sleigh of presents, the Little Drummer Boy, Frosty, three dancing/singing snowmen, several animated deer and an animated skater and much more.
678 Folsom St.: The Magic of Lights lives here. Viewed each year by thousands of people. Roof-top graphic display screen, 27 feet wide by three feet high with 22,000 LED lights; planters have large wire framed trees that show the magic of lights. Santa and his train, Santa herding reindeer moving thought the air - 50,000 plus lights programmed, twinkling and dancing moving in patterns; all controlled hundreds of microprocessors and computers; 36 panel displays and more.
1417 Garibaldi Pl.: John and Trudy invite you to enjoy 120 hand-painted display pieces and more than 4,000 lights. The display features two themes: the traditional Christmas with manger, shepherds, sheep; and the contemporary Christmas with Santa, reindeer, toy trains, carollers and snowmen.
2638 Brewster Dr.: "Dangville," the Christmas village, has more than 300 pieces, several of which move; visitors can peer inside the windows of this miniature Christmas village. They will find the North Pole complete with Santa and his elves and much more. The village is set up in a double garage. For all viewings, please use the front door. Open Tuesdays and Sundays until Dec. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m. Donations will be accepted for the Gaby Davis Foundation.
1440 Cambridge Dr.: More than 30,000 lights, electric train with bells and whistles, an electric tram, a nativity scene that lights up the front yard; five geese pulling a sleigh and much more. Donations accepted for B.C. Children's Hospital. Open 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. daily.
646 Claremont St.: Walk up the driveway for the best view and see a complete nativity, baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph, shepherds and the three wise men, plus lights synchronized to music, Santa and Mrs. Claus, reindeer, Christmas trees and more, including more than 7,000 lights. Display is on daily from 5 to 10 p.m. Donations accepted for the Knights of Columbus Charities.
927 Lillian St.: Thousands of red and clear twinkling lights and snowflakes, angels, snowmen, reindeer, polar bears, toy soldier, penguins, Santa, trees, horse and carriage, presents. Open daily from 4:20 to 11 p.m. through Jan. 2, 2012.
PORT COQUITLAM
1260 Fletcher Way: Open 5 to 10:30 p.m. daily to Jan. 7, 2012 (after Orthodox Christmas). More than 25,000 lights with Santa and Mrs. Claus in the yard and Santa's workshop, busy elves, friendly polar bears and up on the roof, Santa's sleigh and Rudolph waiting patiently. Christmas music and twinkling lights and lots to look at make this display fun for all ages. Collecting donations for the Empty Stocking Fund.
3970 Cedar Dr.: The Hughes family's display features more than 50,000 lights and Santa and all nine of his reindeer on the roof, plus window silhouettes, trees, angels, stars and more. It's open 5 to 11 p.m. daily until Jan. 1.
793 Pinemont Ave.: After more than a decade, Leo has decided this will be the final year he puts on this display, which includes more than 60,000 lights, plus interactive things for children to play with. Lights are on nightly from 5 to 11 p.m. until Jan. 1, 2012. Info: www.piczo.com/xmasguyshouse. Hot chocolate and picture night with Santa is Dec. 17, 7 to 10 p.m.
3313 Rae St.: More than 100,000 lights plus ground displays synchronized to music. Lights will be on daily from 5 to 10 p.m. and contributions to the food bank will be gratefully accepted.
