Deck the halls: These Charlotte homes have the best and brightest Christmas displays
It’s the most wonderful time of year, and several people in the Charlotte area are going above and beyond to make their homes extra merry and bright this holiday season.
All around town, several neighborhoods have transformed into winter wonderlands, with homes decked out with twinkling lights and festive holiday displays.
If you’re looking for a fun, free way to celebrate Christmas, there is a long list of local homes you can check out to get in the holiday spirit.
So cue up your favorite holiday tunes and take a drive or walk to admire the best holiday displays around Charlotte that were nominated for CharlotteFive’s annual Readers’ Choice Christmas Lights Contest (and don’t forget to vote for your favorite):
Round 1 will determine the Top 20. It is currently live and will be until noon Dec. 11.
Round 2 will determine the Top 10. It will be live from about noon Dec. 11 to noon Dec. 14.
Round 3 will determine the Top 4. It will be live from about noon Dec. 14 to noon Dec. 18.
Round 4 will determine the Top 2. It will be live from about noon Dec. 18 to noon Dec. 19.
Round 5 will determine the winner. It will be live from about noon Dec. 19 to noon Dec. 20.
Note: This is not a scientific poll or survey. If you have more than one favorite, you are welcome to refresh the poll and submit a second vote.
Location: 1258 Stonecrest Boulevard, Tega Cay, SC 29708 and 1252 Stonecrest Blvd, Tega Cay, SC 29708 (two houses sharing one display)
Neighborhood: Tega Cay
Location: 631 Ennis Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Neighborhood: Waxhaw
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Location: 1007 Mapesbury Ln, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Neighborhood: Kingsmead
More: Winner in CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice 2022 Holiday contest.
Location: 9001 Creekstone Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Neighborhood: Hunter Oaks
Location: 9710 Wheatfield Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
Neighborhood: Ardrey
Location: 3999 Fincher Road Indian Trail, NC 28104
Neighborhood: Indian Trail
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Location: 1417 Deer Spring Court Indian Trail, NC
Neighborhood: Brandon Oaks
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Location: 216 Port Royal Dr, Matthews, NC 28105
Neighborhood: Sardis Plantation
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Location: 1001 Mountain Laurel Court, Matthews, NC 28104
Neighborhood: Fair Haven
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Location: 1201 Merribrook Dr, Matthews, NC 28105
Neighborhood: Brightmoor
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Location: 6115 Colchester Lane Matthews, NC 28104
Neighborhood: Buckingham
Location: 3943 Black Sycamore Drive, Charlotte, NC 28226
Neighborhood: Montibello
More: Runner-up in CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice 2021 Holiday contest.
Instagram: @queenfamilychristmas
Location: 9451 Nugget Hill Rd Mint Hill, NC 28227
Neighborhood: Bainbridge
Location: 9446 Nugget Hill Rd, Mint Hill, NC 28227
Neighborhood: Bainbridge
Location: 7323 Sherwood Forest Dr, Charlotte, NC 28226
Neighborhood: Olde Providence South
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Location: 7401 Sherwood Forest Dr, Charlotte, NC 28226
Neighborhood: Olde Providence South
Location: Beverly Drive from Providence to Sherwood Drive, Charlotte NC 28207
Neighborhood: Myers Park
Location: Hillside Avenue
Neighborhood: Myers Park
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Location: 1410 Hillwood Ct, Charlotte, NC 28210
Neighborhood: Starmount
Location: 906 Magnolia Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: Dilworth
Location: 323 Eastover Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207
Neighborhood: Eastover (2021 winner)
More: Winner in CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice 2021 Holiday contest.
Location: 2101 Wilhelmina Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
More: Runner-up in CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice 2022 Holiday contest.
Instagram: #ChristmasCarrolls
Location: 1823 Belvedere Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
Location: 1820 Chatham Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
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Location: Ashland Ave, Charlotte NC 28205
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
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Location: 215 N Linwood Ave, Charlotte, NC 28216
Neighborhood: Thomasboro-Hoskins
Location: 301 N Linwood Ave, Charlotte, NC 28216
Neighborhood: Thomasboro-Hoskins
Location: 1641 Shadow Creek St Concord, NC
Neighborhood: Moss Creek
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Location: 14904 Carbert Ln, Huntersville, NC 28078
Neighborhood: Macaulay
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Location: 15419 Hugh McAuley Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Neighborhood: Huntersville
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Location: 12623 Hollyhock Ln, Huntersville, NC 28078
Neighborhood: Cedarfield
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Location: 18523 Doves Crest Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
Neighborhood: Beverly
Location: 10996 Sunstone Circle, Davidson, NC 28036
Neighborhood: Waterford on the Rocky River
Location: 178 Kilborne Road, Mooresville, NC, United States, North Carolina
Neighborhood: Wyndham Shores
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Location: 145 Dublin Court, Statesville NC
Neighborhood: The Landings
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