Decorated yards and Christmas lights are again on display in various neighborhoods all across Citrus Heights, as residents celebrate the season with lights and other decor.
For those looking for some of the best Christmas light displays in Citrus Heights, here’s some of the top displays in town, updated for 2024:
Karen Rae Ct. A home at the corner of Wes Way and Karen Rae Court is again lit up with creative displays spanning the entire corner and both sides of the street. Displays include colorful lighting on fences, lawn areas, and trees, along with a large mural covering the home’s garage door. The home won an award in the city’s light contest in 2022.
Orelle Creek Ct. Annual displays on Orelle Creek Court are again lit up, where nearly every home on the entire street is annually decorated with thousands of multicolored lights, candy canes, manger scenes and more. The dead-end court is located off Old Auburn Road towards the Roseville border and draws a significant crowd of light-seekers each year.
Moss Oak Avenue. Just a few blocks away from Orelle Creek Court is a home at 8246 Moss Oak Ave., which features numerous inflatables, a moving mug-holding Santa, and thousands of lights.
Ansbrough Drive. A home at the corner of Ansbrough Drive and Winlock Avenue is again filled with decor and lights that take up an entire corner on a quiet residential street. The yard features huge inflatable holiday characters, motorized decor, tons of lights, rooftop displays, and a large “Merry Christmas” sign mounted atop an inflatable arch.
Creekcrest Circle. Lighting displays at 6324 Creekcrest Circle include inflatables, lights, angels, along with several displays in the yards of nearby homes.
The city’s official tree can also be seen lit up outside City Hall, at 6360 Fountain Square Drive. The city currently has a contest, with dozens of nominees, including homes at: 7947 Summerplace Drive, 7001 Whyte Ave, 7405 Saybrook Drive, 6636 Goldenwood Circle, 6099 Peoria Drive, 7620 Sylvan Valley Way, and others. A full map of nominees can be viewed on the city’s website.
Note: Arriving before 9 p.m. is recommended to ensure displays are still lit, as some residents turn off their lights overnight.
