11/22/2025
We have some unfortunate news to share with all of you.
This year, we do not plan to put up our light show.
We truly appreciate that most of our neighbors are supportive of our display — and even disappointed to hear this news. Last year, our light show became very popular, and as lines of cars stretched down the street, we became increasingly mindful of neighbors with mixed feelings about the joy it brings versus the disruption it can cause.
There are also those who believe a neighborhood should remain silent and sterile year-round. We know they will never be won over, and our hope is simply that they remain the only voices of disapproval.
We also feel bad for those who won’t see this message and may still make the drive, hoping to catch the lights this season.
We do plan on bringing them back next year. With an expected natural drop-off in interest — along with some measures like reduced hours and intentional breaks in the playlist to help move cars along during busy times — we hope to find a more sustainable balance that still brings joy without overwhelming the neighborhood.
This will be a sad year for our family, but maybe we’ll take a lesson from Cindy Lou Who and remember what Christmas is really about.
Please don’t forget about our friends at Lighting Up Hunger and to get your fix this season.