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The Most Festive Christmas Light Displays in NJ for 2019

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Remember Clark Griswold, Chevy Chase’s character in Christmas Vacation? He painstakingly covered his property with 25,000 Christmas lights, with the goal of creating a magnificent holiday display (while driving his family and neighbors crazy in the process).

Just like in this classic holiday movie, many local families across New Jersey produce stunning light shows that would put Griswold to shame.

Many of these homes will have music playlists synced to radio frequencies that play in tandem with the lights, enabling you to listen from your car (as if you haven’t heard Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” two dozen times by now).

In addition to private residences, many of your favorite NJ family-friendly attractions also create festive Christmas events during the month of December.

There’s nothing better than loading up the car, driving around and gazing at tens of thousands of twinkling lights as they light up the winter sky. It’s a tradition that many families enjoy to get in the holiday spirit.

Do you know where to go for the best light show in town?

We’ve compiled the definitive guide to Christmas light displays in NJ for the 2019 season. You’ll find exactly what you need for your trip to one of these illuminating spectacles. Find the locations of each display, as well as dates and times when the lights will be on. We’ve also included some helpful tips and essential information to make the most of your visit to each attraction.

Editor’s note: Many of these light shows are weather permitting, and may not be conducted if deemed unsafe due to inclement weather conditions. As always, many of these light shows are subject to change without notice. Be sure to check the website or Facebook of each light show for updates.

Find the best light displays near you with our interactive map!

Before we get started with the list, we would like to provide you with a quick interactive map of all of the locations listed on this page. Click on the teardrops to see where the amazing light display is located.

Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

Christmas light shows in New Jersey

1) Cook’s Christmas Lights

Cooks Christmas Lights Holiday Light Show In Ocean County New JerseyLocation: 1 Carson Court, Jackson, NJ 08527 – Central NJ

Dates and Times: November 30th – January 1st, Sunday – Thursday, 6pm-10pm, Friday – Saturday, 6pm-11pm.

About: This holiday light display keeps growing year after year. Prepare for the biggest year yet! For 2019, the count is up to 30,000 lights, including 4 singing faces, a 3,200 light spiral tree, and a 1,008 bulb pixel matrix! This year’s show will have 8 songs lasting almost 30 minutes. Pull up to this marvelous display, turn your radio to the designated station and watch the magical light show from the comfort of your vehicle. One hundred percent of all proceeds go to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The Cook family has raised over $21,000 for this amazing cause!

Know Before You Go: If there is a lot of traffic, please approach the house from the south (from County Line Road), which will allow you to pull off safely along Harmony Road. Please be mindful of traffic and fellow drivers. Tune your radios to 100.9 FM to hear the music.

Christmas light shows in New Jersey

2) Winter Wonderlights Spectacular

T And A Sprinklers Holiday Light Show Christmas Light Display In Central New Jersey

Location: 655 Crabury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 – Central NJ

Dates and Times: November 26th– January 1st, Thursday – Sunday, 6pm – 9:45pm, weather permitting

About: Who would have thought that sprinkler systems could be so festive? T & A Sprinklers of Old Bridge, NJ is creating an elaborate show with over 200,000 bulbs and it is bigger and better than ever at the Middlesex County Fairgrounds in East Brunswick, NJ! Donations to support homes for the troops are always greatly appreciated.

Know Before You Go: This attraction also has a walk-through section, a mega tree, and a 30-minute show.

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3) Fleetwood Lights – A Christmas Lights House Display

Location: 32 Fleetwood Drive, Rockaway, NJ 07866 – Northern NJ – Visit Website

Dates and Times: Friday November 29th – January 1, Daily, 5:30pm – 9:00pm. (Times and dates subject to change)

About: Fleetwood Lights features awesome RGB lights synchronized to contemporary music using a megatree. Kids will love the concert like effect of these amazing lights! Pictures can’t do this display justice, so to see this year’s “The Greatest Showman” themed lights, click here.  This year’s contribution to xlights around the world will be sequenced to The Little Drummer Boy – for King and Country.  Please follow Fleetwood lights on Facebook at www.facebook.com/fleetwoodlights and subscribe to the YouTube channel.

Donations: This year they are collecting donations for technology in the children’s room at the local Rockaway Township library.  Please consider donating – no amount is too small.  Donations can be accepted via PayPal or Credit Cards at https://fleetwoodlights.com/donate

Know Before You Go: Make sure you turn your dial to 92.1 to enjoy this high tech and perfectly thought out light show! Please be respectful of the neighbors and avoid listening to the music at high volumes or blocking neighbor driveways while enjoying the show.

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4) Hagerty Christmas Lights

Hagerty Christmas Lights Top Holiday Light Show In NJ
Location:
134 North Avenue, Pitman, NJ 08071  – Southwestern NJ

Dates and Times: 5:30 – 8:30 pm weekdays, 5:30 – 9:30 pm weekends.

About: This residential light display has been a Pitman, NJ tradition for over 30 years. In recent years, the Hagerty family has enlisted the help of the neighbors, as this display spans several yards. We love the size and popularity of this South Jersey home. For more homes in South Jersey see here.

Know Before You Go: In addition to lights, this attraction is a walk-through display, so be prepared to leave your car to make the most of this experience. Santa makes a guest appearance on Monday through Wednesday from 6-8pm.

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5) Weber Family Lights

Weber Family Lights Christmas Light Show In Central NJLocation: 16 Branton Drive, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 – Central NJ

Dates and Times: Starting Friday, December 6th, Sunday – Thursday 6pm – 10pm, Friday – Saturday 6pm – 11pm.

About: For people who like to get techy about their lights, The Weber Family Lights is the perfect spot. This Christmas light display utilizes pixel bulbs (the kind used on Jumbotrons and billboards). Each pixabulb can be individually controlled to create unique effects. The entire show is run from a computer unit called a Raspberry Pi, using Xlights software. This year they are collecting donations for Embrace Kids, a New Brunswick based nonprofit that supports families whose children have cancer, blood disorders, and other serious health challenges.

Know Before You Go: One of the coolest parts about this light show is how electrically efficient it is. While Weber Family Lights has over 10,000 individually controllable pixels, because they contain low voltage LEDs, the entire display runs on one standard household outlet and on average draws less power than a space heater!

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6) DaSilva Christmas Display

Location: 6 Viking Court, Randolph, NJ 07869 -Northern NJ

Dates and Times: December 1st – January 5th, 5:30pm – 10:30 or 11pm, weather permitting, later on Christmas Eve and Christmas Night.

About: Be sure to stop by (more than once) to see this fun, colorful and animated Christmas light display! The DaSilva family is even known to give out chocolate and candy canes! This is their 23rd year and they are always adding new displays and are truly a sight to see!

Know Before You Go: They are located at the end of a cul-de-sac with no street lights or sidewalks so please watch out for pedestrians, children, and other cars and be cautious when walking up to the house.

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7) Mission Holiday Lights

Mission Holiday Lights In NJ
Location:
265 Mission Road, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 – Northern NJ

Dates and Times: December 15th to January 7th, 6pm – 10pm.

About: Same show, different location! Formerly of Denville, NJ, the Mission Holiday Lights are a can’t-miss holiday light display in Northern NJ. Not only does this family erect an enormous display for Christmas, but they also put together a legendary show for Halloween as well. They are no longer collecting donations for St. Peter’s Orphanage of Denville, NJ in person, but ask if you can please donate on their website. St. Peter’s Orphanage is also a part of the Amazon Smile donation program if you’d prefer to donate that way.

Know Before You Go: Tune your radios to 88.1 FM to listen to the music from your car.

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8) MacCary Christmas

MacCary Christmas Holiday Light Show In Central NJ
Location:
8 Timber Drive, Ocean, NJ 07712 – Central Shore Region of NJ

Dates and Times: December 1st – December 31st, Sunday – Thursday 5:30pm – 10pm, Friday – Saturday 5:30pm – 11pm.

About: The MacCary Christmas light show has been an Ocean, NJ tradition since 2003. Year after year, the show gets bigger and bigger. A winner of the Ocean Today Christmas Light Contest in 2008, this house is a must see at the Jersey Shore!

Know Before You Go: Tune into 95.1 FM to listen to the music.

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9) Gibbons Family Light ShowLower Shore Light Display Holiday Light Shows In Ocean County NJLocation: 398 Chamberlain St. South Toms River, NJ 08757 – Southern NJ Shore Region

Dates and Times: Sunday-Thursday 5-9pm, Friday-Saturday 5-10pm.

About: The Gibbons Family Light Show truly dazzles with 100,000 lights, 16 blow up figures, two mega trees, and 14 blow molds. The light show is 30 minutes long and runs with music.

Know Before You Go: The Gibbons Family is a 3-time 92.7 WOBM Christmas light winner and a 2-time South Toms River light winner! This is definitely a show you won’t want to miss!

Christmas light shows in New Jersey10) Burlington Lights

Burlington Lights Holiday Light Show in Southern NJ
Location:
Tack Way and Steeplechase Road, Burlington, NJ 08016 – Southern NJ

Dates and Times: November 29th – January 1st, Sunday – Thursday 5pm – 10pm, Saturday – Sunday 5pm – 11pm.

About: The Burlington Lights first began many years ago, but in 2009 they added a computer-controlled light display that synced up to music. Each year, The Burlington Lights supports the Burlington Township Food Pantry in the form of monetary donations and non-perishable foods. Come gaze at 30,000 beautiful bulbs.

Know Before You Go: Tune into 92.9 FM. The Burlington Lights are unique because they have a different playlist of holiday songs every night of the week! Be sure to stop by on the 21st for “Santa at Our Lights” night, when Santa is visiting from 6:30pm – 8:30pm (Rain date: December 23).

Christmas light shows in New Jersey11) Johnny’s Hazlet Holiday Light Extravaganza

Johnnys Hazlet Holiday Extravaganza Holiday Light Show In Monmouth County NJ

Location: 3 Bauer Avenue, Hazlet, NJ 07730 – Northern Shore Region of NJ

Dates and Times: December 1st – January 1st, Sunday – Thursday 5:30pm – 10m, Friday – Saturday 5:30-11pm.

About: Johnny’s Hazlet Holiday Extravaganza plans to light up the Shore like never before! This light spectacular is not created by a professional entertainment company, but rather one man named Johnny who wants to bring joy to neighbors and friends. With 24 inflatables, 100,000 lights, a new 50 x 50 walk-through display, countless decorations and an illuminated trellis, Johnny’s Hazlet Holiday Light Extravaganza brightens up the entire Northern Shore region.

Know Before You Go: For best parking, use side streets to leave the road open for visitors and be careful of pedestrians as this is a very popular spot. From December 15th – 23rd, two very special guests will be visiting Johnny’s Hazlet Holiday Light Extravaganza. Santa and a new friend will be visiting and available for pictures.

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12) Christmas on Mercer AveChristmas on Mercer Ave Cherry Hill NJLocation: 827 Mercer Ave. Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 – Southern NJ

Dates and Times: Daily through Christmas.

About: Christmas on Mercer Ave. truly dazzles with lots of light up figurines, trees lit up from top to bottom in red and green, a gorgeous lit up rooftop, and lights all across the lawn. If you’re in Cherry Hill, this is a house you’ll definitely want to stop at.

Know Before You Go: A house on the same block, 825 Mercer Ave., is also decorated with amazingly festive holiday cheer. Coming to see this show is double the treat–because you’ll get to see both!

Christmas light shows in New Jersey

13) Connelly Christmas Light Show

Connelly Christmas Light Show in Jamesburg NJ

Location: 38 Half Acre Rd, Jamesburg, NJ 08831 – Central NJ

Dates and Times: Daily from December 1 through January 1, 5pm – 11pm.

About: The Connelly Christmas Light Show has both outdoor music and broadcasted music on FM Radio station 96.7. The lights can be viewed by walking up or right from the car. The family collects donations on behalf of PowersPromise.org which is supporting research for finding a cure to Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. See photo of Trent from PowersPromise at the Connelly Christmas Light Show to the left!

Know Before You Go: Be sure to tune to 96.7 if watching from your car. Come out for their event “Candy Canes for a Cause” on December 22nd at 6:00pm to enjoy hot chocolate and candy canes, as well as donate to their amazing cause! Also, bring your letters for Santa to drop off in his special mailbox that goes directly to the North Pole!

Christmas light shows in New Jersey

14) Congress Hall’s Winter Wonderland

Location: Congress Hall, 200 Congress Pl, Cape May, NJ 08204 – Southern Shore of NJ

Dates and Times: November 29th- December 31st, Thursdays & Fridays 5-9 pm, Saturdays 9-9 pm, Sundays 9-6 pm

About: Cape May is the best place to explore the North Pole at the Jersey Shore with Congress Hall’s Winter Wonderland featuring, Santa’s workshop, a carousel, train, and vendor’s village to pick up everything you need for the holidays. This year also includes Breakfast with Santa, Dinner with the Claus’, and even performances of A Christmas Carol: The Radio Show by David Alberts. Congress Hall has made Cape May the most festive place in NJ this year.

Know Before You Go: Events run Thursday-Sunday, check for times online before attending. Make sure to stop by Saturdays at 10:15am and 11:15am for storytime from Mrs. Claus, and Breakfast with Santa runs Saturdays and Sundays until December 17th from 9am to 12pm. Reservations can be made at 609-884-6542.

Christmas light shows in New Jersey

15) The Martorana Christmas House

The Matorana Christmas House Holiday Light Show In NJ
Location: 396 Fairfield Road, Wayne, NJ 07470 – Northern NJ

Dates and Times: December 1 – January 1st, Daily, 4pm – 12am.

About: The Martorana Family of Wayne, NJ has created a veritable winter wonderland on their property. This year the incredible show includes MANY new items, lights, and OVER 150 inflatables! The Martorana Family will be accepting donations for families in need and pet items. Please consider bringing an unwrapped toy or gift.

Know Before You Go: The lights ignite at 4pm, but the inflatables spring to life at 8am and are on during the day as well. There will be a Gingerbread Corner beneath the Gingerbread Archway where children can write their own letters to Santa and drop them off in a very special mailbox that delivers right to the North Pole!

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16) 1 Evergreen Drive

Location: 1 Evergreen Drive, Lincoln Park, NJ 07035 – Nothern NJ

Dates and Times: December 1st- January 1st, starting at 5pm.

About: This North Jersey house is lined up with LED storefront border lights which light up the neighborhood and make the house the brightest on our list! It can be seen from blocks away and includes Christmas blow-ups as well as some unique princess touches, including Cinderella’s carriage, caste, and a crown on the chimney.

Know Before You Go: The family does this for the town and would love you to share.

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17) Sims Family Light Show


Location:
620 Central Avenue, Spring Lake Heights, NJ 07762 – Central Shore Region of NJ

Dates and Times: December 6th – January 1st, Sunday – Thursday 5pm-10pm, Friday – Saturday 5pm – 11pm.

About: Blinking lights, shimmering arches, glowing trees…what’s not to love about the Sims Holiday Lights? This festive drive-by light show is perfect for an illuminating view of Spring Lake Heights, NJ. This show is now all LED and plays most requested favorites like songs from Disney’s Frozen. This year the display features both synchronizations with video and their neighbor’s house across the street!

Know Before You Go: Drive by and listen along to the music on 92.1 FM.

Christmas light shows in New Jersey18) The Sisti Family Christmas Lights

The Sisti Family Christmas Lights Holiday Light Show Jersey Shore
Location:
300 Block of Pitney Avenue, Spring Lake, NJ 07762 – Central Shore Region of NJ

Dates and Times: December 1st – January 1st, Sunday-Thursday, 5pm-10:30pm, Friday and Saturday 5pm-11pm.

About: See a dazzling display of 24,000 amazing lights in Spring Lake, NJ. Every inch of this big, beautiful private residence illuminates the night sky with a gorgeous, festive display.

Know Before You Go: Tune into 103.9 WBEN FM to listen to the music.

Christmas light shows in New Jersey19) The Gress House Holiday Light Spectacular

The Gress House Holiday Light Spectacular Christmas Lights In Monmouth County NJ
Location:
14 Johnson Avenue, Union Beach, NJ 07735 – Northern Shore Region of NJ

Dates and Times: December 1st – January 1st, Daily, Dusk– 10pm.

About: Featured on season 5 of “The Great Christmas Light Fight”, the Gress House is one you won’t want to miss! Every year, thousands of lights, blowmolds, and special effects adorn this home in Union Beach, NJ and this year it is even bigger and better! Their program this year has gone green, with about 90% of the lights being LED! The Gress House aims to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network of Mountainside, NJ. They raised over $3,000 last year and cannot wait to top that this year!

Know Before You Go: This walk-up display takes place along a narrow cul-de-sac, so visitors are advised to park on Broadway and to be respectful of private residences not associated with the light show. Also, be sure to follow them on Facebook at “The Gress House Holiday Light Spectacular” for updates, behind-the-scenes photos, and more festive fun!

Christmas light shows in New Jersey20) Lights on Suter

Lights On Suter Christmas Light Show In North Haldeon NJ

Location: 24 Suter Avenue, North Haledon, NJ 07508 – Northern NJ

Dates and Times: December 8th – January 1st, Sunday – Thursday 5pm-10pm, Saturday – Sunday 5pm – 11pm.

About: The Tomasi Family of North Haledon, NJ knows how to put on a professional-level holiday production. They have been putting together themed light displays since 2012. Last year the theme was the incredible Extravaganzalorious, from the wildly popular Elf on the Shelf. This year the theme is “Believe” based on the nostalgic classic “Polar Express,” featuring music from the holiday favorite and the fan favorite “Imperial March VIP.” All donations go to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Know Before You Go: The lights shine silently for 90 minutes after the show. New additions to this year’s show include a 90 pixel LED star on top of the 400-pixel tree and a fire stick with 390 pixels! The new LED updates are not only environmentally friendly but enable new possibilities. Each production is carefully crafted a year in advance so you won’t want to miss this.

Christmas light shows in New Jersey21) Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show

Skylands Stadium Christmas Light Show In NJ

Location: 94 Championship Place, Augusta, NJ 07822 – Northern NJ

Dates and Times: November 15th – December 30th, Weekends in December, 4:30pm – 11pm (see schedule for full details).

About: Skylands Stadium invites you to drive along a mile-long winter wonderland filled with over 2 million sparkling lights. This year there is a new Walk-Thru Lightfest and skating rink! There will also be an indoor Christmas Village where visitors can take photos with Santa, enjoy seasonal refreshments, do crafts and watch live performances on select nights.

Know Before You Go: Tune into 102.3 FM for music. Tickets must be purchased at the gate (cash only), box office or the nearby Walgreens. Phone and online orders are not available, so be prepared to buy them in person. Buses will also not be permitted. Price is $17 per carload on Monday – Thursday and $20 per carload on Friday – Saturday. Donations to benefit the American Heart Association would be greatly appreciated.

Christmas light shows in New Jersey22) Christmas Tree Light Show at Historic Smithville

Historic Smithville Christmas Tree Light Show Holiday Light Show In NJ
Location: Lake Meone, 615 East Moss Mill Road, Smithville, NJ 08205 – Southern NJ

Dates and Times: November 28th – January 6th, Thursday – Sunday, Dark – 8:30pm (Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day).

About: See 120 evergreens floating on Lake Meone at the center of Historic Smithville. Watch as 50,000 lights shimmer and dance across the surface of the water in time to holiday music.

Know Before You Go: The light show can be seen from either side of the village. For a truly breathtaking view, gaze upon this spectacle from the bridge.

Christmas light shows in New Jersey23) Holiday Lights Spectacular at the Turtle Back Zoo

Holiday Lights At The Turtleback Zoo Holiday Shows In NJ
Location: 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange, NJ 07052 – Northern NJ

Dates and Times: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 29th-December 1st, Daily December 6th-December 31st, 5pm-9pm (Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).

About: The Turtle Back Zoo welcomes you to their annual holiday light show. See 50 animals and dozens of winter images lit up at the zoo and the nearby South Mountain Recreation Complex. Several exhibits will also be open to the public.

Know Before You Go: Admission is free, but visitors are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations, gently used coats, and new toys. Additionally, the Turtleback Zoo will be hosting so many fun events each December weekend!

Christmas light shows in New Jersey24) Christmas Fantasy at Storybook Land


Location: 6415 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 – Southern Shore Region of NJ

Dates and Times: November 16th – December 30th, Weekdays 4:30pm – 9pm, Weekends 2pm-9pm, see schedule (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day).

About: A Southern New Jersey tradition for over 25 years, Storybook Land transforms into a winter wonderland, illuminated with over 1 million lights with all rides and attractions are open. Be sure to see Santa’s Grand Arrival on November 11th at 4:30pm. They will be collecting for Toys for Tots on December 1st, 8th, and 15th and you will receive one free hot chocolate and one free popcorn for every donated toy.

Know Before You Go: Be sure to be here at 5pm, when Santa appears on the chimney, waves his magic wand and sets the park aglow. See the Christmas Fantasy with Lights Parade on November 17th to welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus to Storybook Land!

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25) Crazy Christmas Lights

Crazy Christmas Lights Christmas Light Display In Old Bridge NJ
Location: 55 Valley Vale Drive, Old Bridge, NJ 08857 – Central NJ

Dates and Times: December 1st – January 1st, 5pm – 10pm

About: With 100,000 bulbs, blow molds and animated figures, The Crazy Christmas Lights of Old Bridge, NJ certainly lives up to its name. This festive attraction, created by the Mahoney Family, features a dizzying array of spectacular lights.

Know Before You Go: This house is worth stopping by any day of the week, but be sure to visit on December 8th or 9th, as Santa will be visiting from 6pm-9pm to take pictures and give out hot chocolate and cookies for free. The family asks that you consider contributing to their Toys for Tots drive in the form of an unwrapped gift. You won’t want to miss it!

The official lighting is on December 1st at 6pm where one lucky child will get the change to press the magic remote that lights the entire display. If your child wants to enter, make sure you get there by 5:45pm to enter the contest. That child will also win a prize and a certificate.

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26) Marino Pazzini Christmas Illuminations


Location: 28 Deerfield Drive, Florham Park, NJ 08932 – Northern NJ

Dates and Times: December 1st – January 6th, 5pm – 11pm (will stay on until midnight or later Christmas week).

About: If you are in Florham Park, NJ this holiday season, be sure to stop by Marino Pazzini’s house. Nearly everything in this display is carefully constructed by hand. This year’s theme is Angels, and the incredible setup includes a light up church. No wonder this house was featured on Fox News! The Pazzini’s collect for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and their family welcome yours to walk all around the property, taking pictures, and creating memories.

Know Before You Go: Many of the light displays on this list run until New Year’s, but Marino Pazzini’s Christmas Illuminations runs until Little Christmas on January 6th.

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27) Lights and Carols for a ‘ClausLights And Carols For A Claus Manalapan New Jersey
Location: 
43 Heather Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726 – Central NJ

Dates and Times: December 15th, 7pm – 8pm (Rain date December 22nd).

About:
The Iantosca family invites you to celebrate the season and view their incredible decorations. This event supports Pediatric Services at CentraState Healthcare System and Special Strides. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated!

Know Before You Go: While the lights will be on for the entire holiday season, Mr. and Mrs. Claus will only be here for one night only for visits and pictures.

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28) DiDonato’s Magical Holiday Express


Location:
 1151 S White Horse Pike, Hammonton, New Jersey 08037 – Southern NJ

Dates and Times: November 16th – 18th, 17th – 19th, 23rd – 30th, and December 1st, 2nd, 7th-31st from 5pm-9pm (Closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)

About: The DiDonato Family Fun Center welcomes families to take a ride through an enchanted holiday town. Santa is eagerly waiting for visitors in his workshop!

Know Before You Go: Unlike traditional walk-up or drive-by shows, you will be able to take a train ride around the property as you gaze upon thousands of lights. Tickets are available at the door, or you can also purchase them online beforehand.

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29) Sparky’s Christmas Lights


Location: 800 Block of Harmony Rd, Jackson, NJ – Central NJ

Dates and Times: 5pm – 10pm nightly, weather depending.

About: Sparky’s Christmas Light Display in Jackson, NJ features over 40 lit up pine trees. They are expanding their show every year!

Know Before You Go: Visitors are asked to stop only if it is safe and to pull into the end of the driveway if doing so during high traffic hours. Pictures are welcome, but please do not walk into the display due to electrical cables!

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30) Candy Cane LaneCandy Cane Lane Christmas Lights Scotch Plains NJLocation: 1516 Ashbrook Drive, Scotch Plains, NJ – Northern NJ

Dates and Times: Monday-Thursday 2pm – 9pm, Friday-Sunday 5pm – 11pm.

About: The Kennedy Family is known around town as Candy Cane Lane, or the “house of the dancing candy canes”. This year, their show is made up of about 10,000 LED lights, which makes up 90% of their lights altogether. Come out to see 44 small candy canes and two 6 foot tall candy canes lining their property and dancing to the music! The family has been doing their light show since 2011 when they moved to Scotch Plains, and they have been choreographing light shows over 32 channels since 2016.

Know Before You Go: Tune in to 91.3 FM to listen to the Christmas music that the candy canes dance to right from your car! For updates or more information, be sure to follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

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31) Bayville Christmas Light Show

Bayville Christmas Light Show Holiday L:ights In Ocean County New Jersey
Location:
 30 Tioga Ave. Bayville, NJ – Central Shore Region of NJ

Dates and Times: December 5th -January 1st at dusk daily.

About: In 2015, The Bayville Christmas Light Show took home first prize in JCP&L’s Merry and Bright contest, a local competition to see who has the best festive light display. Watch as over 70,000 lights twinkle and dance to 11 different songs.

Know Before You Go: While this light show is free, please consider bringing food donations for St. Barnabas Church. Donations can be left in the red bin out front.

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32) Offshore Illuminations

Offshore Illuminations Christmas Lights in Southern NJ
Location: 100 Offshore Road, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ 08234 –  Southern NJ

Dates and Times: December 1st – January 6th, Daily, 6pm – 10pm, except during severe weather.

About: Offshore Illuminations is a beautifully decorated Egg Harbor Township, NJ home covered in shining, multicolored lights. This is the family’s third year hosting a light display, and their first year at a new location! Currently, this house features a whopping 30,000 lights and 48 channels of programmed dancing lights!

Know Before You Go: Tune your radios to 97.9 FM so you can listen to the music right from your car.

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33) Morris Holiday Lights

Morris Holiday Lights Holiday Light Display In Morris County New Jersey

Location: 3 Indian Falls Road, Mine Hill, NJ 07803 –  Northern NJ

Dates and Times: December 7th – January 1st, Sunday – Thursday 5pm-9:30pm, Friday – Saturday 5pm-11pm.

About: Welcome to the Morris Holiday Lights. Nearly every square inch of this house is illuminated with 40,000 beautiful, twinkling bulbs. A visit to this Morris County, NJ home will be sure to put you in the holiday spirit. Proceeds with benefit the Mine Hill Food Pantry.

Know Before You Go: From December 23rd – 25th, this light show will run until midnight – perfect for a late-night drive while you’re waiting for Santa to arrive.

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34) Spirit of the Season

Spirit Of The Season Holiday Light Display In Morris County Nj

Location: 12 Baker Street, Mine Hill, NJ 07803 –  Northern NJ

Dates and Times: December 1st – January 1st, Daily, 5pm – 11pm.

About: Celebrate the Spirit of the Season in Mine Hill, NJ. Memorial Park will be illuminated nightly with strands of lights and figures.

Know Before You Go: Mine Hill, NJ is a town that knows how to celebrate the holidays. Join them at the Mine Hill American Legion for a special Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 16th at 9AM and 10:45AM. Buy tickets here. Children can also stop by Town Hall from now until December 18th and deliver a letter to Santa in a special mailbox. Envelopes with a return address will be sure to receive a reply back!

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35) Here Comes Santa Claus Christmas Light Show

Here Comes Santa Claus Christmas Light Show In Southern NJ

Location: 2 Thorobred Road, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234 –  Southern Shore Region NJ

Dates and Times: December 9th – January 8th, Sunday – Thursday 5pm 9pm, Friday – Saturday 5pm – 10:30pm.

About: Be amazed by this computer-controlled light and sound show. With 42 channels of lights, this multi-media show is not to be missed. The eight-foot tall Santa is made with neon LED rope lights. The house is covered with color-changing LED lights, while the deer, ground and spiral tree are made up of 6,000 standard bulbs.

Know Before You Go: The speakers will be on until 8:30pm, and you can also tune into 93.5 FM to hear the music from your vehicle. Visitors can either drive by in their cars, or park on a side street and view this marvel from the road.

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36) Neely Christmas Lights

Neely Christmas Lights Christmas Light Display In Roselle NJ

Location: 250 West 7th Avenue, Roselle, NJ 07203 – Northern NJ

Dates and Times: November 27th  – January 1st, Monday – Thursday, 6:00pm  – 10pm (lights only), Friday  – Sunday, 7pm – 9pm (lights and music).

About: The Neely Family is happy to invite visitors to check out their home light display. Enjoy multi-colored lights, trees and figurines set up in the yard. On December 16th, the Neely Family will be giving out candy canes during the show.

Know Before You Go: Tune into 92.1 FM to listen from your car. Pay special attention to the dates and times of this light show. Also, please be respectful of neighbors and do not block the street. Be sure to join their Facebook group for fun, festive updates.

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37) Santa’s Garden

Santas Garden Christmas Display In Northern NJ

Location: 10 & 12 James Street, Stanhope, NJ 07874 – Northern NJ

Dates and Times: December 1st through Christmas, after dusk.

About: Submitted by Mayor Sam Morris of Mine Hill, NJ, this over-the-top display spans two properties on James Street in Stanhope, NJ. Your eyes won’t know where to look first. With tons of lights, blow-molds, structures, and figurines, Santa’s Garden lights up the entire block.

Know Before You Go: This spectacle is quite the experience. There are things to see throughout the property, so be sure to park your care in a safe space to make the most of our spectacle.

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38) Christmas on Manhattan

Christmas On Manhattan Christmas Light Show In Northern NJ

Location: 137 Manhattan Avenue, Waldwick NJ, 07463 – Northern NJ

Dates and Times:  December 7th- January 1st, Monday- Thursday, 5pm – 9:30pm, Friday-Saturday 5pm – 10pm, Sunday 5pm-9:30pm.

About: On a cold winter night, gaze upon dancing, twinkling lights from the comfort of your car. For the last 15 years, the DeWeil Family has turned their love of the holidays into a dazzling show that all are welcome to enjoy. This event raises money for children with cystic fibrosis.

Know Before You Go: Tune into 104.9 FM to listen from your car and watch the lights dance along to the music. You can also see pictures, videos, and news from years past on their website. Be sure to check their Facebook for updates, particularly to find out when Santa Claus is coming to visit!

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39) Christmas in Boonton Township

Christmas In Boonton Neighborhood Light Shows In Northern NJ
Location: Crestfield Road, Boonton Township, NJ 07005 – Northern NJ

Dates and Times: November 26th-January 3rd, Sunday-Thursday, 6pm-10pm and Friday-Saturday 5:30pm-11pm

About: Did you know that the majority of the features in Christmas in Boonton are home-made? That’s right, this is a custom display, all the way down to the extension cords. This animated light display features over 50,000 lights synchronized to music across 180 digital channels plus several thousand multicolored pixels. Each light is individually controlled, and over one mile of wire connects it all together! Come see the new additions featuring a 20 foot Merry Christmas sign, a pixel candy cane, and much more! Christmas in Boonton Township gives back to an amazing cause. This year they will be participating in the Toy’s for Tots Drive and will be collecting donations for the cause. Visit on December 14th for the Boonton Township P.B.A., where hot chocolate, coffee, donuts, and candy canes will be served. Remember to bring a toy as a donation to Toys for Tots!

Know Before You Go: Tune into 103.3 FM to listen live from your vehicle. For best viewing, approach the house from Crestfield Road to the cul-de-sac and then come down the street. Please do not block traffic or neighbors’ driveways. Visit their website for the technical aspects of this light show, as well as see the playlist for 2019.

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40) Holman Family Lights

Outdoor Christmas Lights In Middlesex County NJ

Location: 47 Marlin Avenue West, Edison, NJ 08820 – Central NJ

Dates and Times: November 25th – January 1st, dusk to 9PM.

About: Their motto is “it’s for the kids,” but adults love it just the same! Each year, the Holmans create a different light display at their home. They enjoy decorating and spend copious amounts of time perfecting their light display, which features 3,100 bulbs. When you visit, be sure to look out for Santa Claus peeking through the window!

Know Before You Go: They don’t have a radio frequency yet, but if you roll down the window, you can hear Christmas carols playing gently in the background. Visitors are encouraged to walk up and down the sidewalk, but please do keep out of the yard due to the electrical cords.

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41) 1 Donna Street Lights

Donna Street Christmas Lights Middlesex County New Jersey

Location: 1 Donna Street, Parlin, NJ 08859 – Central NJ

Dates and Times: December 1st – January 1st, Sunday – Thursday 5:30pm – 10pm, Friday – Saturday 5:30pm – 11pm (may run later depending on the size of the crowd).

About: It’s not an exaggeration to say that every square inch of this property is covered in Christmas lights. Everything from the roof to the lawn is aglow with lights. Santa Claus even sits merrily atop the chimney.

Know Before You Go: When you visit this house in Parlin, NJ, be sure to visit 27 Cori Street, which is right down the road. This neighborhood house is two houses away from 1 Donna Street, and they also put on a spectacular display.

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42) 27 Cori Street

Christmas Light Fundraiser In Middlesex County NJ

Location: 27 Cori Street, Parlin, NJ 08859 – Central NJ

Dates and Times:  December 1st – January 1st, Sunday – Thursday 5:30pm – 10pm, Friday – Saturday 5:30pm – 11pm (may run later depending on the size of the crowd).

About: Just down the road from 1 Donna Street, the Aperawic Family invites you to check out their light display. Just like their neighbors, this house goes all-out for their holiday decorations.

Know Before You Go: TBA

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43) Lights on Trimble
Trimble Street Christmas Lights Christmas Village Display In Burlington County NJ
Location: 2 Trimble Street, Medford, NJ 08055 – Southern NJ
Dates and Times: December 9th – January 1st, Daily, 7pm – 9pm.
About: A visit to Trimble Street in Medford, NJ will fill you with holiday cheer. This house is more than just a drive-by or a walk-through – it’s a walk-in! The entire property is decorated with cheery, festive lights, including the backyard. Additionally, a Christmas village display is set up on the screened-in porch and visible from the outside. There is a miniature drive-in, an old-fashioned McDonald’s, a ballet, a circus, a carousel, Graceland, ice skaters and much more.
Know Before You Go: According to locals, this holiday house is a real treat. The homeowners ask visitors to sign their guestbook and welcome everyone to visit with open arms. This is the truest sense of holiday spirit possible.
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44) 171 Knowlton Road

Kowlton Road Lights Christmas Lights In Northern NJ

Location: 171 Knowlton Road, Columbia, NJ 07832 –  Northern NJ

Dates and Times: November 27th – December 21st, 5:30pm – 9:00pm, December 22nd – January 1st, 5:30pm – 11pm.

About: With a number of stationary figures and a forty foot tree, the Spain Family has put together an illuminating display. It keeps getting bigger year after year.

Know Before You Go: This is a drive-by display. Be sure to roll down your window and appreciate all the hard work that the Spain family put into creating their display. Perfect for a late-night drive to finish the holiday.

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45) Dano’s Lights

Danos Lights Holiday Light Show In Middlesex County New Jersey

Location: 16 Patricia Place, Monroe Township, NJ 08831 – Central NJ

Dates and Times: December 14th – January 1st, Daily, 5pm – 10pm.

About: Visitors agree that this house is truly amazing. Not only is it aglow with lights, but there are plenty of interactive features and mini displays throughout the property, such as a moving mini carousel and animatronic figures.

Know Before You Go: This is a walk-through display, so be prepared to park safely and enjoy everything this real-life gingerbread house has to offer. If you are simply driving by, tune your radios to 102.5 FM.

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46) Lower Shore Light Display

Lower Shore Light Display Holiday Light Shows In Ocean County NJ

Location: 286 Lower Shore Road Barnegat, NJ 08005 – Southern Shore Region NJ

Dates and Times: November 27th – January 1st, Daily, 5pm – 10pm

About: Kim and her husband Rick have been putting on their outdoor light display at their home for the past 10 years. They do it so people can feel the Christmas spirit at the Jersey Shore.

Know Before You Go: The lights move to Christmas music, so visitors are welcome to roll down their window and listen.

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47) 625 Beechwood Avenue

Location: 625 Beechwood Avenue, Roselle Park, NJ 07204 – Northern NJ

Dates and Times: November 25th – January 4th, Daily, 5pm – 11pm.

About: This home on Beechwood Avenue in Roselle Park, NJ is bursting with lights. It swept last year’s first annual holiday lights display competition in Roselle Park, being voted most unique/surprising/animated as well as the Facebook Fan’s choice. This award-winning, red, white and green home will fill you with holiday cheer.

Know Before You Go: Drive by and enjoy everything this house has to offer, such as the waving Santa, giant tree and candy cane driveway arches. Roselle Park has amazing houses in their holiday contest this year so check out their holiday site to see them all!

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48) Ferris Place, Westfield

Ferris Place Christmas Holiday Light Display in Central New Jersey

Location: 132 Ferris Place, Westfield, NJ 07090 – Northern NJ

Dates and Times: November 24 – December 28, Daily, 4:30pm – 11:30pm.

About: Ferris Place features over 8,000 blinking and flashing lights, as well as a 14-foot Christmas Tree! They maintain the same theme every year, but are constantly adding more lights to their fantastic display! The lights blink and flash to Christmas-themed music in the front yard.

Know Before You Go: Expect a bright, multi-colored, flashing, over-the-top Christmas Light Show!

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49) Roser Christmas House Fundraiser

Location: 83 Paterson Road, Fanwood, NJ – Northern NJ

Dates and Times: November 24th – January 8th, Daily, Dusk to 10PM

About: The Christmas House on Paterson Road is a beautiful display to visit and each year is bigger and better than ever! They offer gifts to the children from the Roser family and all donations benefit the New Jersey Institute for Disabilities.

Know Before You Go: Santa will be visiting on December 9th from 4:30- 6pm, rain or shine!

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50) Christmas at the Nietzer’sChristmas at the Nietzer's Light Show

Location: 201 Hamilton Blvd., South Plainfield, NJ – Central NJ

Dates and Times: December 1st – January 1st, Daily, 5pm to 9:30PM

About: This house has gone through a lot of changes in the past few years and we are so excited to see it only use computer controlled lights on both the house and the church. The show now includes 30 minutes of music followed by a 15 minute rendition of the Christmas Story. Music will be played on 89.3 FM and there are speakers outside the house for those who wish to walk up.

Know Before You Go: You are able to hear these amazing Christmas songs coordinated to pixels and channels that the owner made themselves! That is 16,000 pixels that were programmed, and we can’t wait to see them this year!

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51) Creamy Acres Night of Lights Country Christmas Hayride

Location: 448 Lincoln Mill Road, Mullica Hill, NJ – Southern NJ

Dates and Times: November 23rd – December 15th, Friday and Saturday, 5:30pm to 8pm and December 17th-22nd, Monday through Saturday, 5:30pm-8pm

About: Creamy Acres farm offers an interactive wonderland for kids to see Santa, see the Musical Dancing Tree light show, and go on a hayride all in one place.

Know Before You Go: Tickets are available online and on-site and everyone gets a free photo op with Mr. Claus.

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52) Six Flags Holiday in the Park

Location: 1 Six Flags Blvd, Jackson, NJ 08527- Central NJ

Dates and Times: November 17th – December 23rd, every Saturday and Sunday 1:00pm-9:00pm, December 26th- January 1st, everyday 1pm-9pm.

About: Six Flags returns with Holiday in the Park this year which includes all of the rides of Great Adventure in a lit up park. Attractions include North Pole Village, Santa’s House, Toyland Express, the Merry Marketplace and much, much, more! Make sure to take a picture with the Peppermint Princess at Gingerbread Junction, visit the Snow Queen at Polar Point, and pick up a Christmas inspired funnel cake before you leave!

Know Before You Go: There are discounted tickets available online and a holiday-themed performance which will delight the whole family!

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53) Wolverton Place Lights

Location: 8 Wolverton Place, Delanco, NJ 08075 – Southern NJ

Dates and Times: December 1st -January 7th, 5:30pm to 11pm.

About: This Delanco home features 96 channels of over 24,000 LED lights synchronized to holiday classics that you can listen to on 88.7 FM. Chris and Sharon hope that you enjoy their holiday show and wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy and Healthy New Year!

Know Before You Go: For your own personal safety, please stay on the sidewalk and do not walk through the yard.

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54) Russo’s Christmas Light Display

Location: 17 George Street, South Plainfield, NJ 07080- Central NJ

Dates and Times: November 25th – December 31st, 5pm to 10pm daily.

About: With an incredible over 20,000 light sequenced to music this show has its own sound system and amazing flashing lights! Check out their facebook for videos of this spectacular!

Know Before You Go: If you prefer listening from your car you can tune into 107.3 FM.Christmas light shows in New Jersey

55) Bilancione Lights

Location: 35 Hampshire Blvd., Jackson, NJ 08527- Central NJ

Dates and Times: Starting December 1st, Monday-Thursday, 5pm-10pm, and Friday-Sunday, 5pm-12am.

About: The Bilancione Lights Show features a 16ft pixel mega tree, pixel snowflakes, 9 RGB pixel twig trees, 4 RGB arches extending over the driveway, and brand new musical sequences for the 2019 season! This light show just keeps getting better and better!

Know Before You Go: Tune into 99.9 FM for a synchronized holiday playlist.

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56) Ricciardelli Christmas Lights

Location: 410 Elm Ave, Pitman, NJ 08071- Northern NJ

Dates and Times: November 23rd- January 1st, Monday-Sunday 5-9 pm.

About: The Ricciardellis cover their quaint yard with holiday lights in every inch of it and really show what the Christmas spirit is all about! Their love of the holiday is evident in the detail in this cheery display! They even have a walk-through section for all to enjoy. Ricciardellis also take donations for the electric bill and a local charity.

Know Before You Go: Music runs with the display until 9pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Check their Facebook page for up-to-date information about the display!

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57) Denville Holiday Lights

Location: 3 Holly Dr, Denville, NJ 07834 – Southern NJ

Dates and Times: November 30th – January 1st, 5-10 pm everyday.

About: The Longfield family light show was started 4 years ago just for fun, and then it became a family tradition! New lights and fun additions are added every year.

Know Before You Go: The lights run from 5pm-10pm everyday until January 1st!

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58) Koenig’s Family Holiday Light Spectacular

Location: 11 N Island Rd, Bayville, NJ 08721 – Southern NJ

Dates and Times: November 30th – January 1st, 5-10 pm everyday.

About: This year will be the Koenigs Family’s second time putting on a Christmas light show! The show was created using pixel animated lights.

Know Before You Go: Remember to tune in to 87.9 while watching the show!

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59) Holmdel Christmas Light Display

Location: The Gables in Holmdel, 4 Boxwood Terrace, Holmdel, NJ – Central NJ

Dates and Times: Daily from 5pm-9:15pm.

About: Holdmel Christmas Light Display is made up of over 15,000 feet of extension cords and over 65,000 LED bulbs set to music. The show includes over 30 different songs, which makes for a 2 hour show with no repeated music! See videos of the display here and here.

Know Before You Go: Tune your radio to 88.1 and enjoy the show from the inside of your warm vehicle. Please do not block the entrance into the community.

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Celebrate the holidays in NJ

Between repeat trips to Garden State Plaza, planning an elaborate dinner and coordinating travel schedules to and from Newark Liberty International Airport, it can be easy for the holidays to get hectic. Loading up the car, packing a thermos of hot chocolate and viewing a beautiful Christmas light display with your family and friends is a simple yet meaningful way to celebrate the holidays.

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Did we miss any spectacular light displays in your area of New Jersey? Submit any we missed by emailing me at [email protected] or sending us a Facebook message! We wouldn’t want to deprive any aspiring Clark Griswolds of their chance to show off their lawn decorations.

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