I suppose anyplace would be just as good as any other...
I need one for x-mas, for one of my step bros...
we always do joke gifts, and I found these boxes at dollar tree - the kind where no unwrapping is needed, just pull the top off - that I could stuff one of those snakes into, pretty easily....
Maybe I'll just post the updates in this pets thread, and not in STB, and people can read the updates - or not.
My heart goes out to this dog - he was being transported from previous owner to new owner and in a completely foreign place. He is scared, not out there having fun like the Fox news story tried to make it sound. He is also the same breed as my dear Frodo.
My dogs have gone missing and no one was around to help me, either.
The people running the search tried hard to discourage the media circus - that was NOT their idea.
Christmas Wonderland on the Town (Nov. 28-Dec. 31, 2008 through town in Blue Earth (507-526-2916). 1120 Aspen Drive (roughly 4:30-11pm, through Dec. 31, 2007) in Burnsville.
Bentleyville Tour of Lights (2008: Taking the year off) at corner of Hwy 33 North and Morris Thomas Rd. in Solway Township (Cloquet).
Festival of Lights (Nov. 27, 2008-Jan. 2, 2009, 5-10pm) at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth. (218-730-4300) Holiday Spirit in the Lights (open through Jan. 6, 2008, 5-10pm weeknights and 5-11pm weekends) at 3739 Lake Ave. S. in the Park Point area of Duluth.
528 Severn Way in Eagan.
8450 Ann Marie Trail in Inver Grove Heights.
Nicollet Mall (and Holidazzle parades Thur-Sun evenings Nov. 28, Dec. 21, 2008) in Minneapolis. 32nd St. E. and 41st Ave. S. (for music, tune radio to 97.7FM) in Minneapolis.
14196 Upper 54th Street North in Oak Park Heights. 16700 33rd Ave. North (scheduled to light up on Dec. 1, 2006) in Plymouth.
Civic Center on Vernon Street downtown in Roseville.
Forest of trees at 303 South Owasso Blvd. in Roseville.
Como Park Zoo and the Conservatory (poinsettia display) at Kaufman Drive in St. Paul.
Rice Park (Nov. 29, 2008-Jan. 1, 2009, lit 24/7) in St. Paul (651-291-5608).
Holiday Lights in the Park (Nov. 25-Dec. 31, 2008, 5:30-10pm at Phalen Park in St. Paul (fee).
434 W. Marie Ave. in West St. Paul.
Minnesota Light Show (Nov. 28, 2008-Jan. 3, 2009, Sun-Thur 4:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 4:30-10pm, open later on holidays) at 303 Snail Lake Road in Shoreview, mnlightshow@hotmail.com (food donations). 1526 York Avenue (lit mostly weekend nights) in St. Paul.
3302 Colfax Ave.: More than 10,000 lights on the house and 50 illuminated Christmas figures in yard. Apple Valley
112 Belmont Road: Approximately 11,000 lights, including a Nativity scene, penguin flock, Santa train, snowmen and a runway for Santa and reindeer to land. 5-10:30 p.m. nightly through Dec. 31. Jason and Susan Michaelson. Cottage Grove
8285 Hemingway Ave. S.: Bring a camera and sit on Santa's lap. Free candy for children. Christmas music with 8,000-light display and inflatables. Food shelf donations accepted. 6-8 p.m. Fri-Sat-Sun in December. Eagan
1725 Walnut Circle: Coordinated lights and music. 5-10 p.m. through Jan. 5.
1761 Gabbro Trail: Approximately 7,000 colorful lights decorate the yard, an Airstream trailer and three sides of this corner house. Dusk-10 p.m. through Jan. 2. Louie Kyte.
1763 Gabbro Trail: Hand-crafted characters include favorites from Sesame Street and Dragon Tales 5-10 p.m. nightly through Jan. 1. Mike and Lynda Schomaker.
528 Severn Way: Approximately 20,000 lights, about 40 percent LED, plus 90 lighted figures and a full manger scene 4 p.m.-midnight daily. Pat Pechacek. East Bethel
1206 226th Ave. N.E.: Thousands of lights adorn the oak trees; more than 80 figures. 5-10 p.m. through Dec. 31. Kim Crandall. Hastings
13798 70th St. S.: Family tree farm on the road leading to Afton Alps and Afton State Park features a lighted bell outline that swings, a large star and an illuminated outhouse and tractor. 6-10:30 p.m. through Jan. 2. Steve Dolan.
2520 Hackberry Drive: Four scenes include a red-white-and-blue tribute to the troops, trains with packages, Santa with reindeer and angels and snowflakes. Dusk-11 p.m. daily. Theresa Clare. Hopkins
324 10th Ave. N.: More than 20,000 lights, several inflatables and blow molds. Both front and back yard are decorated. Tim and Sue Lewis. Hudson, Wis.
Bella Luce Boutique, 106 Buckeye St., Riverfront Square: Boutique is adorned with a penguin "Winter Wonderland" theme and strings of blue and white snowflakes. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thur.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 12-6 p.m. Mon. Stacy Corbo. Inver Grove Heights
8450 Ann Marie Trail: Large Nativity scene, 10-foot church with choir, angels and drummer bears, Santa's house, elf house, candy and gingerbread houses, one-horse sleigh and more. Total of 110 plastic figures and 10 inflatables, six buildings and thousands of lights. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make appearances. 5-10 p.m. daily. The Browns.
6341 Beckman Court: Thousands of lights, some musical, with Santas, reindeer, trains, snowmen, snowflakes, stars and inflatables fill the cul-de-sac. Through Dec. 31. Oster family and neighbors.
6451 Beckman Court: Nearly half an hour of computerized lights set to music that ranges from Elvis to Green Day. 5-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Jan. 1. Joe Strandlof.
8135 Claymore Ave. E.: Santa visits 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights until Christmas. Drop off donations of food, toys and cash for Smiles Anonymous of South St. Paul and Inver Grove Heights. Brandon Ristau. Lakeland
111 Quamwell Ave. S.: Thousands of lights adorn trees, house and roof. Lawn ornaments include soldiers, Santas, snowmen, carolers, angels, gingerbread men, bears and a Nativity scene, inflatable Santa on a motorcycle and another inflatable waving Santa, polar bears, igloos and penguins, Santa with his eight reindeer are on the roof, along with Mickey and his friends. 5-10 p.m. through Jan. 4. Bruce and Julie Dupre. Lexington
4040 Restwood Road: More than 10,000 lights in various configurations in the theme "Blue on Blue," including stars, inflatable snow people, rope lights, LEDs, icicles and trees. 5-9 p.m. through Jan. 1. Staffhausen/Christensen residence. Lino Lakes
7769 Country Lane: Fully decorated yard features handmade ornaments, gingerbread village, choir, angels, Frosty the Snowman, Santa train, flying reindeer and many other lit figures, Nativity scene and numerous lighted trees and bushes. Dusk-10 p.m. nightly through Jan. 3. Decker family. Mahtomedi
281 Huron St.: House, tree and fence decorated with colorful lights. Lights on at 5 p.m. nightly. Maplewood
1385 Ripley Ave.: Flora and fauna lit in white and blue, Nativity scene and other holiday decorations. Dusk-10 p.m. weeknights, dusk-11 p.m. weekends through Jan. 13.
1269 Farrell St. N.: More than 50 plastic figures, wireframes and figurines, a shadow box manger, and deer adorn the yard and roof. Lee and Mary Portz. Mendota Heights
679 Freeway Road S.: Thousands of lights with traditional Nativity scene, mechanical Christmas card that opens to greet all who pass, interactive Frosty the Snowman that waves at the push of a button, Mrs. Claus baking gingerbread men with elves who carry the cookies up to a gingerbread house decorated with hundreds of handmade lit candy canes and colorful gumdrops, and Santa and his reindeer suspended 20 feet above. Dan and Sue Wills. Mounds View
5505 Quincy St.: Tons of lights, a Ferris wheel, teeter-totter and merry-go-round along with many other attractions. 5-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 5-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday through Dec. 31. Pam Griffin. Newport
880 18th St.: More than 90 yard ornaments and 17,000 lights feature a Nativity scene, a North Pole scene with Santa and his reindeer taking off for their Christmas Eve deliveries and a choir scene. 6-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday through mid-January. Chris Vick. Oakdale
6953 26th St. Court N.: Forty large hand-painted wood figures bathed in floodlights are decorated with 9,000 lights. The front yard has a Nativity scene and an Advent wreath; a holiday fantasy in the back along Stillwater Boulevard features Santa, Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang along with Mickey and other Disney characters including Pooh, Tigger, Buzz and Woody. Dusk-10:30 p.m. Behling family. Oak Park Heights
14196 Upper 54th St. N.: Nearly 50,000 lights, inflatables and lawn ornaments, dozens of artificial Christmas trees, natural pines and twig trees; house and gazebo completely decorated. 5-10 p.m. through Jan. 1. John and Mary Jo Wolszon.
14832 Upper 55th St. N.: Many trees, silhouette figures, animated Santa in his sleigh, inflatables, window decorations and more. 5-10 p.m. nightly through Jan. 1. Rosemount
6063 160th St. E.: Lifelike scenes of a Victorian country Christmas. Bobsleds, skaters, toyshop, candy store, elves, Rudolph and Clarice, children visiting Santa, carolers, Toyland and the Grinch stealing Christmas to the sounds of carols in the air. Dusk-10:30 p.m. through Jan. 10. Richard and Joan Fox. Roseville
303 S. Owasso Blvd.: An enchanted forest of 100 Christmas trees large and small is spread over nearly 3 acres, all custom-wired, giving the trees a unique appearance. Dec. 13-Jan. 1. Terri and Charles Anderson. Shoreview
513 Doris Ave.: More than 15,000 lights and plastic figures cover the yard, house and garage. 5-10 p.m. through Jan. 1. Bernie and Ginny Miller.
500 County Road J W.: Beautiful holiday display with more than 7,500 lights on the house, garage and trees, 25 figurines, 30-foot flag pole draped in lights and reindeer led by Rudolph pulling Santa in his sleigh. 5-10 p.m. Gene and Bev Stilwell. South St. Paul
137 Fifth Ave. S.: Santa's workshop with the jolly old elf himself, bears dancing around lit trees, baby Jesus with Mary and Joseph, three Wise Men, cattle, sheep and camels, snowman, singers under a street light, and Snoopy on his dog house. 6-10 p.m. through Dec. 31.
239 Dessa Lane: More than 15,000 lights, 120 figures and 15 inflatables, including Santa and his team of reindeer with Rudolph leaving the rooftop, Santa train, gingerbread men, toy soldiers, snowmen, SpongeBob, the Grinch, Disney characters, nutcrackers, penguins and igloo, life-sized Nativity scene, snowman globe, 50-foot strobing star, Ferris wheel and more. Family, friends and neighbors dress up from 6-9 p.m. weekdays and 6-10 p.m. weekends to accept donations of food, toys and cash for charities through Dec. 23. Lights on 5:30-11 p.m. through Dec. 31. Fink family.
552 Star Lane: More than 120 items illuminate the yard; the house is outlined in lights, with music. 5:30-10 p.m. nightly. Bob and Michelle Steffen. St. Paul
1649 Ashland Ave.: Thousands of lights decorate the house and trees. Christmas music, Nativity scene, snowmen and Santa, Christmas trees with presents, bears and gingerbread statues, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, and much more. 4-10 p.m. nightly. Behr family.
1431 Idaho Ave. E.: Lighted manger, choir, candy canes, Santa, reindeer and sleigh, inflatable snowman, handmade elves and mice, as well as animated elves, Santa and angels in the windows. Dusk-9 p.m. through Jan. 1. Joann and Richard Wagner.
1358 Laurel Ave.: Thousands of lights including inflatable Santa and snowman, reindeer carrying Santa's sleigh, Santa and Mrs. Claus, several lighted trees and lawn decorations. 5-10 p.m. nightly. Zgodava and Johnson families.
796 S. Robert St.: 45th year of lights includes more than 20,000 lights with "too many displays to mention."
1526 York Ave.: More than 6,000 lights, mostly LEDs, flash to music. Dusk-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. through first week in Jan.
Shepard Park: Several senior apartment buildings in a five-block area near Shepard Road, located on Alton Street, Rockwood Avenue, Stewart Avenue, and Youngman Avenue. All with lights that are lit at dusk each evening. West St. Paul
1254 Charlton St.: Several thousand lights on the house and garage, inflatable family and snowman, Santa and his reindeer and a large manger scene. 5-10 p.m. through Jan. 4. Mary Helen Sperl.
339 Kopp Drive: More than 15,000 lights, 60 yard figures, many homemade items including wreaths with bows, candles and American flag. 5:30-10 p.m. nightly. Lee and Fran Rother.
1085 Hall Ave.: Thousands of lights and possible appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Nightly through Dec. 31. Jim and June Degnan.
434 Marie Ave. W.: More than 20,000 lights, numerous handmade yard ornaments and Nativity scene, Santas, children, snow people, angels, as well as Santa on the roof and in the basketball hoop, Snoopy and much more. 5-10 p.m. nightly. Gordon Waldhauser. White Bear Lake
5326 Otter Lake Road: A life-sized Santa and real sleigh decked out with lights, reindeer with Rudolph, elves and holiday music. Lights on nightly. Smith family.
1808 Eighth St.: 8,000 lights with a musical theme, a fully decorated Christmas tree, 29 homemade carolers, church with manger and giant Christmas greeting. 5-10 p.m. through Dec. 31. Louismet Family. Woodbury
7401 Wyndham Way: Sweet Winter Wonderland theme, with red and white lights on the house to look like a candy cane, 7-foot Ferris wheel and Candyland and one inflatable on the roof. Food shelf donations accepted in drop box. 7-10 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays. Tammy Diedrich.
6001 and 6016 Woodbine Ave.: Two facing houses offer huge displays. There is a drop box for Toys for Tots, and Santa will stop by Dec. 13-14, weather permitting.
6080 Woodbine Ave.: This "Santa's Party"-themed display of approximately 15,000 lights to music is an entry in the Woodbury Holiday Lights Contest. Second Harvest Heartland food and monetary donations are accepted from 5-10 p.m. daily Dec. 12-21. Lights on dusk-10 p.m. through Jan. 2. Todd and Annette Jakober.
2977 Meadow Brook Drive: Display features the Grinch, Santa and his reindeer, music, inflatables and plastic figures, holographics and a drop-off for Toys for Tots. Scott and Hala Wilmar; Anthony and Adrian Kautz.
2095 Cottage Grove Drive: More than 20,000 LEDs. More than 125 figures, including soldiers, North Pole, candy cane forest, Disney characters and various snowmen. Lights are choreographed to music broadcast into your car. Food shelf donations accepted. 5-10 p.m. weekdays, 5-11 p.m. weekends. Mitsch family. Limousine Tours
A All About Executive Limos: Sedan tours are two hours long. Prices start at $120. Call 651-231-3338 or visit stpaullimousine.com .
ACS-Sheer Class Limo Service: Two-and-a-half-hour narrated tour. 8-14 passengers. Prices range from $220-$380. Call 612-759-6622.
Boss Limo: Tours of the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs. Prices range from $150-$600 and last from 2-4 hours. Call 763-536-0302.
City View & White Knight Limousine: Limos are decorated with red velvet bows and candy canes, and holiday music is provided. Prices start at $180 for a minimum 2 hours. Call 952-944-5466, or visit www.cityviewlimo.com .
Freedom Limousine: Tours of holiday lights in South St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Inver Grove Heights and West St. Paul. Single limo accommodates up to eight passengers. Special discount for family members in military uniform. Tours are two hours on weeknights and three hours on weekends. Prices start at $130. Call 651-455-9329.
Lee's Limousine: Holiday light tours of the metro downtowns, suburbs and rural areas. Santa Tours are guided by Santa and Mrs. Claus, who laugh and sing with you in the back of the limo. Cookies, fireplace video and Christmas music are provided. Special discount period Monday-Thursday until Dec. 11 and Dec. 26-30. Tours are two to three hours. Prices vary. For reservations, call 651-462-5466, 612-333-5466 or 763-323-6636.
Luxury Limousine: Holiday tours are available through Jan. 1 and include cookies, hot chocolate, candy canes and holiday music and videos. Tours are two or three hours long. Prices start at $219 for a 10-passenger stretch limousine. Call 952-224-6784 or visit www.thislimo.com .
River City Limousine: Tours of the best holiday light displays in the Twin Cities area in sedans, stretch limousines, vans and luxury coaches. Tours are two to five hours long and are available through Dec. 30. Prices start at $180 and accommodate two to 24 passengers. Call 952-400-6633 or visit www.rcitylimo.com .
Star Limousine: Lights tours available anywhere in the Twin Cities area. Refreshments include nonalcoholic sparkling beverages and candy canes, with fireplace video included. Prices start at $110 for a two-hour tour for two in a private sedan. Reservations can be made for two to 28 people. Mention this listing and receive 10 percent off. Call 612-781-0545 or visit www.limostar.com . for more information. Motor-coach and bus tours
Empire Coaches: Three-hour Holiday Light Tour includes Christmas music and video. Executive coaches hold 10-36 passengers. Prices start at $279. Call 651-255-2598 or visit www.empirecoaches.com . for more information.
5th Annual Woodbury Holiday Lights Contest and Tour, Primrose School of Woodbury, 10350 City Walk Drive: Tickets available until Friday, while supplies last, for Saturday's tour of the winning displays. Choose from the Family Tour, Wine-tasting Tour (must be 21 years or older), 55+ and Better Tour and All Ages Tour. All depart from Primrose School except the 55+ and Better Tour, which leaves from StoneCrest Senior Center, 8725 Promenade Lane. Tickets are $10. See www.woodburyholidaylights.com . for departure times and where to purchase tickets.
112 Belmont Road: Approximately 11,000 lights, including a Nativity scene, penguin flock, Santa train, snowmen and a runway for Santa and reindeer to land. 5-10:30 p.m. nightly through Dec. 31. Jason and Susan Michaelson. Cottage Grove
I think I know these people!! I heard the penguins are getting too close to the nativity scene)
In my neighborhood a small group got together and put Luminaries along the boulevard in front of their home on Christmas Eve.
Each year more homes join in... it's several blocks now.
It's fun driving home late that night - We always take the long way home to see how many joined in each year.... of course by the time we get to our block there is maybe only 2 or 3 houses out of 20 that join in... ahhh someday....
That would be a nice thing to setup on a website.. I bet there's a market for it. GPSrs for cars are getting more and more popular/affordable, and most have the ability to load POIs, Shoot, on the nuvi, you can include pictures and some sort of tour guide.
Yea the tour guide thing is what I'm talking about. It will play narratives (or christmas music) of what your seeing by using proximity points. Could probly be a marketable product for a guy thats good with maps and gps's and stuff.
It's amazing from year to year how many households and displays may change - for better or worse - from year to year. One sprained ankle during deer hunting may mean a dark house for Christmas at our place. My wife isn't dumb enough to crawl on a snowy roof to hang lights like her husband does.
We go up to St. Cloud for a Holiday party every year to look at light displays, and whole streets that were lit up one year are dark the next. There's a few 'regular' places to see, but they are getting fewer and fewer all the time.
speaking of google. .... great sermon in church Sunday.
Had to do with God looking down on Earth (kinda like having his own Google Earth) finding the country and they the town and then the house where he found and chose Mary to be his mommy. Pretty cool idea outside the box.
Where can you buy a Kirby Puckett Jersey or T-shirt in the twin cities today (Monday)? None at the dome memorabilia place, Twins shops, or the MOA shop (they will make one, but not in time for Christmas).
in a skirt :wink:
oh...where do they sell them...kitchy not sure right now :frown:
I suppose anyplace would be just as good as any other...
I need one for x-mas, for one of my step bros...
we always do joke gifts, and I found these boxes at dollar tree - the kind where no unwrapping is needed, just pull the top off - that I could stuff one of those snakes into, pretty easily....
My heart goes out to this dog - he was being transported from previous owner to new owner and in a completely foreign place. He is scared, not out there having fun like the Fox news story tried to make it sound. He is also the same breed as my dear Frodo.
My dogs have gone missing and no one was around to help me, either.
The people running the search tried hard to discourage the media circus - that was NOT their idea.
mario cart
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Or, if anyone just happens to know about any in general that are worth a visit.
Woodbine Avenue in Woodbury.
3302 Colfax Ave.: More than 10,000 lights on the house and 50 illuminated Christmas figures in yard. Apple Valley
112 Belmont Road: Approximately 11,000 lights, including a Nativity scene, penguin flock, Santa train, snowmen and a runway for Santa and reindeer to land. 5-10:30 p.m. nightly through Dec. 31. Jason and Susan Michaelson. Cottage Grove
8285 Hemingway Ave. S.: Bring a camera and sit on Santa's lap. Free candy for children. Christmas music with 8,000-light display and inflatables. Food shelf donations accepted. 6-8 p.m. Fri-Sat-Sun in December. Eagan
1725 Walnut Circle: Coordinated lights and music. 5-10 p.m. through Jan. 5.
1761 Gabbro Trail: Approximately 7,000 colorful lights decorate the yard, an Airstream trailer and three sides of this corner house. Dusk-10 p.m. through Jan. 2. Louie Kyte.
1763 Gabbro Trail: Hand-crafted characters include favorites from Sesame Street and Dragon Tales 5-10 p.m. nightly through Jan. 1. Mike and Lynda Schomaker.
528 Severn Way: Approximately 20,000 lights, about 40 percent LED, plus 90 lighted figures and a full manger scene 4 p.m.-midnight daily. Pat Pechacek. East Bethel
1206 226th Ave. N.E.: Thousands of lights adorn the oak trees; more than 80 figures. 5-10 p.m. through Dec. 31. Kim Crandall. Hastings
13798 70th St. S.: Family tree farm on the road leading to Afton Alps and Afton State Park features a lighted bell outline that swings, a large star and an illuminated outhouse and tractor. 6-10:30 p.m. through Jan. 2. Steve Dolan.
2520 Hackberry Drive: Four scenes include a red-white-and-blue tribute to the troops, trains with packages, Santa with reindeer and angels and snowflakes. Dusk-11 p.m. daily. Theresa Clare. Hopkins
324 10th Ave. N.: More than 20,000 lights, several inflatables and blow molds. Both front and back yard are decorated. Tim and Sue Lewis. Hudson, Wis.
Bella Luce Boutique, 106 Buckeye St., Riverfront Square: Boutique is adorned with a penguin "Winter Wonderland" theme and strings of blue and white snowflakes. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Thur.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 12-6 p.m. Mon. Stacy Corbo. Inver Grove Heights
8450 Ann Marie Trail: Large Nativity scene, 10-foot church with choir, angels and drummer bears, Santa's house, elf house, candy and gingerbread houses, one-horse sleigh and more. Total of 110 plastic figures and 10 inflatables, six buildings and thousands of lights. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make appearances. 5-10 p.m. daily. The Browns.
6341 Beckman Court: Thousands of lights, some musical, with Santas, reindeer, trains, snowmen, snowflakes, stars and inflatables fill the cul-de-sac. Through Dec. 31. Oster family and neighbors.
6451 Beckman Court: Nearly half an hour of computerized lights set to music that ranges from Elvis to Green Day. 5-10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and 5-11 p.m. Friday-Saturday through Jan. 1. Joe Strandlof.
8135 Claymore Ave. E.: Santa visits 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights until Christmas. Drop off donations of food, toys and cash for Smiles Anonymous of South St. Paul and Inver Grove Heights. Brandon Ristau. Lakeland
111 Quamwell Ave. S.: Thousands of lights adorn trees, house and roof. Lawn ornaments include soldiers, Santas, snowmen, carolers, angels, gingerbread men, bears and a Nativity scene, inflatable Santa on a motorcycle and another inflatable waving Santa, polar bears, igloos and penguins, Santa with his eight reindeer are on the roof, along with Mickey and his friends. 5-10 p.m. through Jan. 4. Bruce and Julie Dupre. Lexington
4040 Restwood Road: More than 10,000 lights in various configurations in the theme "Blue on Blue," including stars, inflatable snow people, rope lights, LEDs, icicles and trees. 5-9 p.m. through Jan. 1. Staffhausen/Christensen residence. Lino Lakes
7769 Country Lane: Fully decorated yard features handmade ornaments, gingerbread village, choir, angels, Frosty the Snowman, Santa train, flying reindeer and many other lit figures, Nativity scene and numerous lighted trees and bushes. Dusk-10 p.m. nightly through Jan. 3. Decker family. Mahtomedi
281 Huron St.: House, tree and fence decorated with colorful lights. Lights on at 5 p.m. nightly. Maplewood
1385 Ripley Ave.: Flora and fauna lit in white and blue, Nativity scene and other holiday decorations. Dusk-10 p.m. weeknights, dusk-11 p.m. weekends through Jan. 13.
1269 Farrell St. N.: More than 50 plastic figures, wireframes and figurines, a shadow box manger, and deer adorn the yard and roof. Lee and Mary Portz. Mendota Heights
679 Freeway Road S.: Thousands of lights with traditional Nativity scene, mechanical Christmas card that opens to greet all who pass, interactive Frosty the Snowman that waves at the push of a button, Mrs. Claus baking gingerbread men with elves who carry the cookies up to a gingerbread house decorated with hundreds of handmade lit candy canes and colorful gumdrops, and Santa and his reindeer suspended 20 feet above. Dan and Sue Wills. Mounds View
5505 Quincy St.: Tons of lights, a Ferris wheel, teeter-totter and merry-go-round along with many other attractions. 5-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 5-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday through Dec. 31. Pam Griffin. Newport
880 18th St.: More than 90 yard ornaments and 17,000 lights feature a Nativity scene, a North Pole scene with Santa and his reindeer taking off for their Christmas Eve deliveries and a choir scene. 6-10 p.m. Friday-Sunday through mid-January. Chris Vick. Oakdale
6953 26th St. Court N.: Forty large hand-painted wood figures bathed in floodlights are decorated with 9,000 lights. The front yard has a Nativity scene and an Advent wreath; a holiday fantasy in the back along Stillwater Boulevard features Santa, Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang along with Mickey and other Disney characters including Pooh, Tigger, Buzz and Woody. Dusk-10:30 p.m. Behling family. Oak Park Heights
14196 Upper 54th St. N.: Nearly 50,000 lights, inflatables and lawn ornaments, dozens of artificial Christmas trees, natural pines and twig trees; house and gazebo completely decorated. 5-10 p.m. through Jan. 1. John and Mary Jo Wolszon.
14832 Upper 55th St. N.: Many trees, silhouette figures, animated Santa in his sleigh, inflatables, window decorations and more. 5-10 p.m. nightly through Jan. 1. Rosemount
6063 160th St. E.: Lifelike scenes of a Victorian country Christmas. Bobsleds, skaters, toyshop, candy store, elves, Rudolph and Clarice, children visiting Santa, carolers, Toyland and the Grinch stealing Christmas to the sounds of carols in the air. Dusk-10:30 p.m. through Jan. 10. Richard and Joan Fox. Roseville
303 S. Owasso Blvd.: An enchanted forest of 100 Christmas trees large and small is spread over nearly 3 acres, all custom-wired, giving the trees a unique appearance. Dec. 13-Jan. 1. Terri and Charles Anderson. Shoreview
513 Doris Ave.: More than 15,000 lights and plastic figures cover the yard, house and garage. 5-10 p.m. through Jan. 1. Bernie and Ginny Miller.
500 County Road J W.: Beautiful holiday display with more than 7,500 lights on the house, garage and trees, 25 figurines, 30-foot flag pole draped in lights and reindeer led by Rudolph pulling Santa in his sleigh. 5-10 p.m. Gene and Bev Stilwell. South St. Paul
137 Fifth Ave. S.: Santa's workshop with the jolly old elf himself, bears dancing around lit trees, baby Jesus with Mary and Joseph, three Wise Men, cattle, sheep and camels, snowman, singers under a street light, and Snoopy on his dog house. 6-10 p.m. through Dec. 31.
239 Dessa Lane: More than 15,000 lights, 120 figures and 15 inflatables, including Santa and his team of reindeer with Rudolph leaving the rooftop, Santa train, gingerbread men, toy soldiers, snowmen, SpongeBob, the Grinch, Disney characters, nutcrackers, penguins and igloo, life-sized Nativity scene, snowman globe, 50-foot strobing star, Ferris wheel and more. Family, friends and neighbors dress up from 6-9 p.m. weekdays and 6-10 p.m. weekends to accept donations of food, toys and cash for charities through Dec. 23. Lights on 5:30-11 p.m. through Dec. 31. Fink family.
552 Star Lane: More than 120 items illuminate the yard; the house is outlined in lights, with music. 5:30-10 p.m. nightly. Bob and Michelle Steffen. St. Paul
1649 Ashland Ave.: Thousands of lights decorate the house and trees. Christmas music, Nativity scene, snowmen and Santa, Christmas trees with presents, bears and gingerbread statues, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, and much more. 4-10 p.m. nightly. Behr family.
1431 Idaho Ave. E.: Lighted manger, choir, candy canes, Santa, reindeer and sleigh, inflatable snowman, handmade elves and mice, as well as animated elves, Santa and angels in the windows. Dusk-9 p.m. through Jan. 1. Joann and Richard Wagner.
1358 Laurel Ave.: Thousands of lights including inflatable Santa and snowman, reindeer carrying Santa's sleigh, Santa and Mrs. Claus, several lighted trees and lawn decorations. 5-10 p.m. nightly. Zgodava and Johnson families.
796 S. Robert St.: 45th year of lights includes more than 20,000 lights with "too many displays to mention."
1526 York Ave.: More than 6,000 lights, mostly LEDs, flash to music. Dusk-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat. through first week in Jan.
Shepard Park: Several senior apartment buildings in a five-block area near Shepard Road, located on Alton Street, Rockwood Avenue, Stewart Avenue, and Youngman Avenue. All with lights that are lit at dusk each evening. West St. Paul
1254 Charlton St.: Several thousand lights on the house and garage, inflatable family and snowman, Santa and his reindeer and a large manger scene. 5-10 p.m. through Jan. 4. Mary Helen Sperl.
339 Kopp Drive: More than 15,000 lights, 60 yard figures, many homemade items including wreaths with bows, candles and American flag. 5:30-10 p.m. nightly. Lee and Fran Rother.
1085 Hall Ave.: Thousands of lights and possible appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Nightly through Dec. 31. Jim and June Degnan.
434 Marie Ave. W.: More than 20,000 lights, numerous handmade yard ornaments and Nativity scene, Santas, children, snow people, angels, as well as Santa on the roof and in the basketball hoop, Snoopy and much more. 5-10 p.m. nightly. Gordon Waldhauser. White Bear Lake
5326 Otter Lake Road: A life-sized Santa and real sleigh decked out with lights, reindeer with Rudolph, elves and holiday music. Lights on nightly. Smith family.
1808 Eighth St.: 8,000 lights with a musical theme, a fully decorated Christmas tree, 29 homemade carolers, church with manger and giant Christmas greeting. 5-10 p.m. through Dec. 31. Louismet Family. Woodbury
7401 Wyndham Way: Sweet Winter Wonderland theme, with red and white lights on the house to look like a candy cane, 7-foot Ferris wheel and Candyland and one inflatable on the roof. Food shelf donations accepted in drop box. 7-10 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays. Tammy Diedrich.
6001 and 6016 Woodbine Ave.: Two facing houses offer huge displays. There is a drop box for Toys for Tots, and Santa will stop by Dec. 13-14, weather permitting.
6080 Woodbine Ave.: This "Santa's Party"-themed display of approximately 15,000 lights to music is an entry in the Woodbury Holiday Lights Contest. Second Harvest Heartland food and monetary donations are accepted from 5-10 p.m. daily Dec. 12-21. Lights on dusk-10 p.m. through Jan. 2. Todd and Annette Jakober.
2977 Meadow Brook Drive: Display features the Grinch, Santa and his reindeer, music, inflatables and plastic figures, holographics and a drop-off for Toys for Tots. Scott and Hala Wilmar; Anthony and Adrian Kautz.
2095 Cottage Grove Drive: More than 20,000 LEDs. More than 125 figures, including soldiers, North Pole, candy cane forest, Disney characters and various snowmen. Lights are choreographed to music broadcast into your car. Food shelf donations accepted. 5-10 p.m. weekdays, 5-11 p.m. weekends. Mitsch family. Limousine Tours
A All About Executive Limos: Sedan tours are two hours long. Prices start at $120. Call 651-231-3338 or visit stpaullimousine.com .
ACS-Sheer Class Limo Service: Two-and-a-half-hour narrated tour. 8-14 passengers. Prices range from $220-$380. Call 612-759-6622.
Boss Limo: Tours of the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs. Prices range from $150-$600 and last from 2-4 hours. Call 763-536-0302.
City View & White Knight Limousine: Limos are decorated with red velvet bows and candy canes, and holiday music is provided. Prices start at $180 for a minimum 2 hours. Call 952-944-5466, or visit www.cityviewlimo.com .
Freedom Limousine: Tours of holiday lights in South St. Paul, Mendota Heights, Inver Grove Heights and West St. Paul. Single limo accommodates up to eight passengers. Special discount for family members in military uniform. Tours are two hours on weeknights and three hours on weekends. Prices start at $130. Call 651-455-9329.
Lee's Limousine: Holiday light tours of the metro downtowns, suburbs and rural areas. Santa Tours are guided by Santa and Mrs. Claus, who laugh and sing with you in the back of the limo. Cookies, fireplace video and Christmas music are provided. Special discount period Monday-Thursday until Dec. 11 and Dec. 26-30. Tours are two to three hours. Prices vary. For reservations, call 651-462-5466, 612-333-5466 or 763-323-6636.
Luxury Limousine: Holiday tours are available through Jan. 1 and include cookies, hot chocolate, candy canes and holiday music and videos. Tours are two or three hours long. Prices start at $219 for a 10-passenger stretch limousine. Call 952-224-6784 or visit www.thislimo.com .
River City Limousine: Tours of the best holiday light displays in the Twin Cities area in sedans, stretch limousines, vans and luxury coaches. Tours are two to five hours long and are available through Dec. 30. Prices start at $180 and accommodate two to 24 passengers. Call 952-400-6633 or visit www.rcitylimo.com .
Star Limousine: Lights tours available anywhere in the Twin Cities area. Refreshments include nonalcoholic sparkling beverages and candy canes, with fireplace video included. Prices start at $110 for a two-hour tour for two in a private sedan. Reservations can be made for two to 28 people. Mention this listing and receive 10 percent off. Call 612-781-0545 or visit www.limostar.com . for more information. Motor-coach and bus tours
Empire Coaches: Three-hour Holiday Light Tour includes Christmas music and video. Executive coaches hold 10-36 passengers. Prices start at $279. Call 651-255-2598 or visit www.empirecoaches.com . for more information.
5th Annual Woodbury Holiday Lights Contest and Tour, Primrose School of Woodbury, 10350 City Walk Drive: Tickets available until Friday, while supplies last, for Saturday's tour of the winning displays. Choose from the Family Tour, Wine-tasting Tour (must be 21 years or older), 55+ and Better Tour and All Ages Tour. All depart from Primrose School except the 55+ and Better Tour, which leaves from StoneCrest Senior Center, 8725 Promenade Lane. Tickets are $10. See www.woodburyholidaylights.com . for departure times and where to purchase tickets.
Holidazzle
I think I know these people!! I heard the penguins are getting too close to the nativity scene)
112 Belmont Road Cottage Grove?
Each year more homes join in... it's several blocks now.
It's fun driving home late that night - We always take the long way home to see how many joined in each year.... of course by the time we get to our block there is maybe only 2 or 3 houses out of 20 that join in... ahhh someday....
You know anybody like that? :wink:
I think the trickiest part is all the legwork involved, the computer side is essentially a cakewalk.
We go up to St. Cloud for a Holiday party every year to look at light displays, and whole streets that were lit up one year are dark the next. There's a few 'regular' places to see, but they are getting fewer and fewer all the time.
MN plate: KPK770
Had to do with God looking down on Earth (kinda like having his own Google Earth) finding the country and they the town and then the house where he found and chose Mary to be his mommy. Pretty cool idea outside the box.
http://www.thechurchofgoogle.org/Scripture/Proof_Google_Is_God.html
MN plate: KPK770
God decided to create the Heavens and the Earth, and it was...
God decided to create the create the creatures of the Earth, and it was...
If God was female, she'd STILL be picking out the "Just Right" color of the sky. :wink:
mn plate: KCOGRN
952-432-2577
203 1/2 County Road 42
Apple Valley, MN 55124
poss?
we have 1 to send it to this year. :frown:
Joe's....no
Sports Authority...no
Dick's....no
sorry about the price...but i found one
Just ordered one from jerseystore2000 on eBay.
Had to pay express shipping, but could have easily burned up that much in gas looking today. That's what I get for procrastinating.
Thanks for all the places to check I hadn't known about.