Grab some eggnog, get the kids in there jammies and get in the car. It’s about time to head out and check out some of the best holiday lights on display.
But check back for a look at our map as the season inches closer to Christmas.
We will be adding locations as you point them out to us. You’ll find the instructions on how to submit your favorite locations and phots at the bottom of this article.
Take time to enjoy everything the holidays in Rochester offers. It only comes once a year.
Map of best holiday lights around Rochester, powered by Generac
Photos from 2025 holiday light in Rochester and surrounding area
Photos from 2024 holiday light in Rochester and surrounding area
How to send us your best holiday light display location and photos
How to submit a photo — Upload your photo here. The address you include will be included on our map, so be sure it is accurate and reflects where the light display is. Only one photo can be attached to each submission.
Deadlines — Photos and addresses needed to submitted by Dec. 9 to be included in a Dec. 14 print feature. Deadline for all photo entries for the contest is Dec. 31.
Submissions — Only photos submitted via this link are eligible for the contest. Photos submitted via social media, online messaging or email are not eligible.
We’re looking for creative and brilliant and colorful displays in Monroe County, Orleans County, Livingston County, Genesee County, Wayne County and portions of the Finger Lakes including Ontario County. We look forward to the examples you’ll share.
Photos from the Genesee keg tree lighting
Photos from the Liberty Pole lighting
Photos from Canandaigua holiday events
Photos from Christmas parade in Manchester
This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Christmas lights near Rochester: Our interactive map powered by Generac
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