![]() ![]() ![]() In 2015, the tree was severely damaged by strong winds from a storm. The floating tree had been absent for two years. More than 2 million lights, which change color periodically, adorn the tree. This year, the tree stands at 230 feet tall and floats in the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. In 2012, a 280-foot-tall structure weighing 500+ tons was unveiled in Rio de Janeiro. ![]() Where you can see the display: Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoonįor more than 20 years, Brazil has been known for its floating Christmas tree. A high-tech dome that offers an immersive experience for visitors as they enjoy performances, concerts, films, and other entertainment was added for this year's 18th edition of the festival. ![]() The market also offers a skating rink and several exhibitions. Under bright lights and a towering Christmas tree, food vendors offer their goods. According to the festival's site, Plaisirs d'Hiver attracts 2.5 million visitors every year. Where you can see the display: Plaisirs d'Hiverīrussels' annual Plaisirs d'Hiver, or Winter Wonders, festival will continue until Jan. One town's tribute: Giant Christmas tree lights up tiny town with over a thousand lightsĪround the country: 10 travel-worthy Christmas trees across the USAīeyond December: Extend your Christmas cheer with holiday trees all year long Belgium A luminous sign that says "Frohe Weihnachten," which means Merry Christmas in German, greets visitors at the market's entrance. The market glows from a radiant carousel, dazzling lights that are strung from vendor to vendor, and bright colorful lights that give the surrounding trees a pink and purple hue. This year, the event is held on the Rathausplatz in front of City Hall through Dec. The Viennese Dream Christmas Market is not one to miss while visiting Austria over the holidays. Remember, don’t go on the lawns! Stay on the sidewalk or the street and enjoy the display safely.Īre there any homes that were missed? Any other neighborhoods in the area worth a visit? If so, leave a comment with details.Where you can see the display: Viennese Dream Christmas Market The display includes lights and tons of blow ups. There is a start button and a radio station to listen to music while watching the light show. Completely covered in lights, even the lawn has light displays and blow ups.Ħ530 Heather Brook Court - Show runs from 5 p.m. Honorable Mention - The Vine Church (2501 Gallows Road) The Ni Family also helps with this light show, which has over 10,000 pixels (it’s huge!)ħ815 Birnam Wood Drive - The show runs 7-9:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 5-9:30 p.m. They’re doing a repeat show of 2017 before they launch the 2018 playlist. They have a playlist that accompanies the choreographed light show. There’s plenty of street parking to pull over and watch. No music from what I could tell, but beautiful.Ģ528 Drexel Street - The Ni Family Light show is one of the hits of Vienna. Plenty of street parking so you can easily take a walk by the house.ġ801 Beulah Road - This house has an amazing front yard that is completely decked out, including a mailbox for “Letters to Santa!” I’m not sure where those letters go, but this Christmas décor is stunning! There’s a pull off and a street across from it (Chestnut Farm Drive) if you want to pull over to take it all in.Ģ438 Cedar Lane - Beautiful and abundant light display, including a dancing tree of lights. on Fridays and Saturdays.ġ17 Kingsley Road SE - This location is blow up heaven! They have so many favorites on display including Disney characters, Santa in a sleigh being pulled by his reindeer suspended mid-air above their roof and more. The show runs 5:30-10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday and 5:30-11 p.m. Make sure you see both sides of the house. Here are some early favorites:ġ0203 Lawyers Road - Lawyers is a busy road, so you’ll have to drive slowly by because there’s nowhere to pull over, unless you go to the street across from the house (Galloping Way).ġ17 Hickory Circle SW - This display is set to music (instructions are posted in the front of the house on the cul-de-sac or at the back in the shopping center). It’s still early in the season, so some more houses might make the list later this month. Some even have their own radio station to coordinate lights and music! We love driving our kids around to look at the amazing light shows people put together. If you’re like me, you love the magic of holiday light displays but don’t have the motivation to do it yourself. and MD with McEnearney Associates in McLean. Laura Schwartz is a licensed Realtor in VA, D.C. ![]()
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