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Christmas Lights: "Parade of Lights" sparkles for its 29th year
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Winters in Reno are beautiful and even more exquisite when paired with the delicate holiday lights and Christmas lawn decorations showcased every year at the Parade of Lights in Hidden Valley.
For 29 years, the neighborhood in southeast Reno, has hosted the Parade of Lights, which invites visitors to tour Hidden Valley by car or foot to see the embellished homes with twinkling lights, nativity scenes, florescent holiday wishes, snowmen and festive garnishes. You may even see wild horses slowly roaming the neighborhood. Travel east of Reno to McCarran Boulevard at the intersection of Rock Boulevard and Pembroke Drive; turn east, cross the Pembroke Bridge over the Truckee River and follow the lights.
One resident, David West, boasts first prize in the competition for more than 20 years in a row.
“I had 20,000-30,000 lights, 8 miles of electrical wire, and an extra power box to support the total electricity at our house,” said West. “I'm really like the grandfather of the Hidden Valley Parade of Lights.”
For 29 years, the neighborhood in southeast Reno, has hosted the Parade of Lights, which invites visitors to tour Hidden Valley by car or foot to see the embellished homes with twinkling lights, nativity scenes, florescent holiday wishes, snowmen and festive garnishes. You may even see wild horses slowly roaming the neighborhood. Travel east of Reno to McCarran Boulevard at the intersection of Rock Boulevard and Pembroke Drive; turn east, cross the Pembroke Bridge over the Truckee River and follow the lights.
One resident, David West, boasts first prize in the competition for more than 20 years in a row.
“I had 20,000-30,000 lights, 8 miles of electrical wire, and an extra power box to support the total electricity at our house,” said West. “I'm really like the grandfather of the Hidden Valley Parade of Lights.”
More places to see the light(s)
The Lights of TaneaLocated in south Reno, the neighborhood on Tanea Drive hosts the biggest little Christmas light show in Reno, set to synchronized music. There is no charge to enjoy the display, but the neighbors collect non-perishable food items for Evelyn Mount's Outreach Program and reusable clothing for Friends of Multiple Sclerosis.
Free candy canes and hot chocolate. The show is from 5 p.m to 8 p.m., Dec. 16-17 and Dec. 23-24.
The organizers suggest parking on White Ceder or Green Springs; bring a blanket and/or portable chair. Music is played outside. Please don't block driveways, and please drive slowly, as there may be children entering the street in-between cars. For more info, visit lightsoftanea.com
Reno and Sparks Christmas trees are lit!
Reno's Holiday Tree is in downtown Reno, corner of 1st and Virginia Streets, next to Rink on the River and City Hall. Grab your ice skates and experience a wonderful family tradition in light of our beautiful tree.
Sparks Community Christmas Tree is on Victorian Avenue, right in front of the Saint Mary's Amphitheater. You can't miss it; the tree is lit with 5,000 LED lights.
