Check out these Christmas lights brightening nights around the Tucson area
Tucson-area homeowners and local governments like Tucson and Marana have diligently decorated for the 2020 Christmas holiday to keep the nights bright during the pandemic. Find a map at the end.
Christmas lights at homes 2020
The final full moon of 2020, the Wolf Moon, rises through the strings of lights making a giant Christmas tree at the corner of Colossal Cave Road and Cienega Creek Drive, Vail, Ariz., December 30, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
The home at 8832 E. Holmes, decorated with Christmas lights, Tucson, Ariz., December 8, 2020.
Christmas lights 2020
A traditional Christmas dragon, with a Santa, decorate a yard at 7485 W. Victory Ct., Marana, Ariz., December 15, 2020. The home is synced to music with several others along the block
Christmas lights 2020
The Christmas tree is in full lighted glory in Jacome Plaza outside the Joel D. Valdez Library, downtown Tucson, Ariz., December 1, 2020.
Christmas lights 2020
Christian Skydell's yard at 7611 W. Running Bear Dr., is stuffed full of holiday spirit, one of numerous examples of Christmas lights in the northwest neighborhood, Marana, Ariz., December 15, 2020. Skydell's display runs 50 inflatables and 35,000 lights through 64 computer controlled channels to sync the show with seasonal songs.
Christmas lights 2020
Christian Skydell's yard at 7611 W. Running Bear Dr., is home to 50 inflatable decorations, including giant Frosty, Grinch and St. Nick, part of several extravagant Christmas light displays in the northwest neighborhood, Marana, Ariz., December 15, 2020.
Christmas lights 2020
Sunsets behind the Christmas in the roundabout outside the Marana Municipal Complex, 11555 W Civic Center Dr., Marana Ariz., December 15, 2020. The Christmas tree is one of many decorated trees at the complex synced to music for the Christmas Tree Light Show playing nightly, on the hour, through December 31.
Christmas lights 2020
A family takes in the sights of the displays at 7514 and 7504 W. Victory Ct., Marana, Ariz., December 15, 2020. The two houses are among the several in the block synced with the same music.
Christmas lights 2020
A well lit yard at 7504 W. Victory Ct., one of several in the block with their Christmas light show synced to one music source, Marana, Ariz., December 15, 2020.
Christmas lights 2020
Santa prepares for takeoff in his sleigh in a video projection on a window at 7514 W. Victory Ct., Marana, Ariz., December 15, 2020.
Christmas lights 2020
A few of the homes in the 7500 block of W. Victory Ct., synced to one music source for their Christmas light show, Marana, Ariz., December 15, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
Passersby stop for a good look at the 63,000 lights and 150 handmade pieces decorating the yard of Dan Moussette's yard at 3073 W. Wildwood Dr., Tucson, Ariz., December 3, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
An arch of Christmas lights along the entrance walk to home in 8900 block of East Baker Street, Tucson, Ariz., December 8, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
Kasandra Velarde, left, and Javier Suarez take in the sights of the massive Christmas lights display at the home of Frank Morales, 5056 N. Devotion Drive, Tucson, Ariz., December 9, 2020. Morales has been putting up his musically cued, 200,000 lights display for five years.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
The home at 8932 E. Baker St. with a blue motif for their Christmas lights, Tucson, Ariz., December 8, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
The entire front yard covered in Christmas lights at 11505 E. Calle Javelina draws some drive-by traffic, Tucson, Ariz., December 8, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
Several homes in the 8900 block of East Baker Street are in full Christmas light mode, Tucson, Ariz., December 8, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
The entire front yard covered in Christmas lights at 11505 E. Calle Javelina includes a few saguaros, Tucson, Ariz., December 8, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
A yard at Plantation Street and Tammeron Court is dedicated to Star Wars characters, Tucson, Ariz., December 3, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
The front yard of the home at 8911 E. Baker St. decorated with Christmas lights, Tucson, Ariz., December 8, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
Most of the homes in the cul de sac at Patterson Drive and East Third Street get into the Christmas light spirit, Tucson, Ariz., December 8, 2020.
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Otra vista de la casa de Dan Moussette en el 3073 W. Wildwood Dr., que por 32 años ha sido un deleite para los amantes de las luces navideñas en Tucsón.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
A saguaro in a Santa outfit is part of the extravagant decorations in Dan Moussettes yard at 3073 W. Wildwood Dr., Tucson, Ariz., December 3, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
Representations of the comic book superhero team The Avengers adorn a yard near Plantation Street and Plantation Court, one of several homes sporting Disney themed Christmas decorations in the neighborhood, Tucson, Ariz., December 3, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
The Tammeron neighborhood has several homes throughout decorated with Disney or Disney related characters, including this home near Plantation Street and Tqmmeron Court, Tucson, Ariz., December 3, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
The entire front yard and most of the house at a 8922 E. Baker St. are covered Christmas lights, Tucson, Ariz., December 8, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
The home at 8921 E. Baker St. combines a well covered tree and luminaria along the walks as their contribution to area Christmas lights, Tucson, Ariz., December 8, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
The home at 89711 E. Colette includes three levels of Christmas lights and decorations, Tucson, Ariz., December 8, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
A home at 3742 E. Patterson Dr., goes all in with their Christmas lights, Tucson, Ariz., December 8, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
Bears in sleighs and a palm tree at 9125 E. 9th, part of the home's Christmas lights, Tucson, Ariz., December 8, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
Frank Morales has a seasonal warning sign for the traffic cruising by the huge Christmas lights display on his home at 5056 N. Devotion Drive, Tucson, Ariz., December 9, 2020. Morales has been putting up his musically cued, 200,000 light display for five years.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
A representation of a large tree in Christmas lights and surrounding luminaria shine at 33865 E. River Rd, Tucson, Ariz., December 9, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
The ever chaining Christmas lights at Tony Landers home at 5341 E. 32nd St. are synced with music, Tucson, Ariz., December 9, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
A small crowd gathers to get photos and video of the Christmas lights display at the home of Frank Morales, 5056 N. Devotion Drive, Tucson, Ariz., December 9, 2020. Morales has been putting up his musically cued, 200,000 lights display for five years.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
Four television sets add some video to the 200,000-plus light and music Christmas light display at the home of Frank Morales, 5056 N. Devotion Drive, Tucson, Ariz., December 9, 2020.
Christmas lights at homes in Tucson, 2020
Sightseers stand outside the ever changing display of 200,000-plus Christmas lights at the home of Frank Morales, 5056 N. Devotion Drive, Tucson, Ariz., December 9, 2020.
Mapped: Christmas lights 2020
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
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