A MAGICAL Walk Through NYC’s Most FESTIVE Christmas Lights: Dyker Heights!

The tradition began in the 1980s when a few homeowners started decorating extravagantly, and it grew into a neighborhood-wide phenomenon. Some homes are professionally decorated, with families hiring companies to design and install the displays. The light displays typically run from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Eve, with peak viewing days being just before Christmas. The electricity bills for some homes can run as high as $5,000 for the season! Dyker Heights attracts over 100,000 visitors every holiday season, making it one of New York City’s most popular Christmas activities.