The Tri-City News is publishing a list of large light displays in the Tri-Cities for Christmas: https://bit.ly/2SdA4kj
COQUITLAM
• 1417 Garibaldi Pl.: John and Trudy invite you to enjoy their homemade Christmas for the 34th year. More than 100 hand-painted display pieces on the 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 — all lit up with more than 6,000 lights, which are on from 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. daily. If you enjoy the lights, consider an online donation to Share Family and Community Services (www.sharesociety.ca).
• 1422 Smith Ave.: More than 15,000 lights are up at this Coquitlam home with the displays set to music. There are nine different sequences that are played in a different order every night with each show restarting every 30 minutes between 5 and 9 p.m.
• 917 Merritt St.: Thousands of lights are synced up to Christmas music at this Coquitlam display.
• 927 Lillian St.: The Romas family has a pretty display of thousands of twinkling lights, polar bears, penguins, Santa, shivering snowman, horse and carriage, trees, reindeer, snowflakes, presents and more. Open daily through Jan. 1 from 4:30 to 10:30 p.m.
• 1440 Cambridge Dr.: More than 20,000 lights, a nativity display, Santa Clause with eight reindeer, Santa's workshop, a gondola, electric train, singing Christmas tree, gingerbread house and hot air balloon. Collecting money for B.C. Children's Hospital.
• 2988 Forestridge Pl.: The Bilesky home is decorated and ready for visitors. the display features Santa's sleigh and Rudolph on the rooftop, while Santa himself waves from the chimney. Bring your letter to Santa and drop it off in his mailbox. The lights are on from 6 to 10 p.m. Donations are greatly appreciated for Variety's Children's Charity.
• 3376 Creston Close: Snowman land is even more festive this year with the addition of a snowman Christmas tree. Come see what thousands of LED lights can look like during this Christmas season. Lights are on from 5 to 10 p.m. until Jan. 1.
PORT COQUITLAM
• 1314 Paula Pl.: Gabriel, 12, and his grandfather have been decorating the front of their townhouse for the past four years. Even though his grandpa is having knee replacement surgery, he took the time to help decorate once again. There are about 4,000 lights, illuminated icicles and arches, trees, candy canes and a blow-up Santa with reindeer. The display is on daily from 5 to 10 p.m.
• 3313 Rae St.: Miracle on Rae Street is a magical experience of more than 200,000 lights synchronized ed to music, plus ground displays. A highlight is the 90-foot decorated tree. Open through Jan. 2, Sunday to Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 5 to 11 p.m. Contributions to the Share food bank are gratefully accepted. (Note: As a courtesy to neighbours, please don’t block or turn around in driveways. Due to the high volume of traffic, you may want to park on Prairie Avenue and walk the few steps to view the display.)
• 1228 Oriole Pl.: Thousands of lights are set to 10 different songs on 48 channels. Lights are on from 530 to 10 p.m. nightly. Donations are accepted for the Royal Columbian Hospital NICU.
• Astoria Retirement Residence, 2245 Kelly Ave.: Christmas lights on the building programmed to music at 88.1 FM.
• 752 Capital Crt.: This is the second year that this Citadel Heights home has offered up a Christmas display called Lights of Elegance. The lights are on from 5 to 10:30 p.m. and food bank donations are accepted.
DANGVILLE
Dangville, the miniature Christmas Village, is up and running at 2638 Brewster Dr. in Coquitlam.
The display is open nightly from Dec. 15 to 23 between 6:30 and 9:15 pm. This year's Christmas festivities feature in New York, Chinatown, WhoVille, Mickey’s Toontown, Snoopy’s playground and Christmas in the City displays.
Come and feast your eyes on the miniature Christmas city bursting with activities. Animated snowboarders, skiers, skaters and dancers are all busy doing their thing in the village. The parade is marching down Main Street, choirs are singing and everyone is getting into the Christmas spirit.
There is no fee to enter, however donations to the CKNW Kids Fund are welcome. The village is on display in the two car garage.
To enter, please come to the front door and knock. School classes and other group visits are available. Please call 604-464-0382.
