COLORADO, USA — The most magical time of year is upon us, and Christmas lights will again be part of the festivities in the Centennial State.
Coloradans go all-out when it comes to Christmas lights, and that's why we want your help.
Show your fellow Coloradans the best lights in your neighborhood by uploading them to the "Near Me" section of the 9NEWS app. Your photos will be added to a statewide map highlighting the best places to see light displays around the state.
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Scroll through the gallery below to see how it works:
How to upload your holiday lights photos to the 9NEWS Holiday Lights Map
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Open up the 9NEWS app and scroll to the Holiday Lights section. Hit "submit" to add your photos, or "take me there" to see the map for yourself.
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If you choose to upload a photo or video, you'll see this screen. Pick the media from your camera roll, and include where it was taken so it shows up on the map
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Another way to get to the map without all the scrolling is to tap "near me" on the bottom corner of your 9NEWS app.
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To see photos from just the holiday lights map, tap "filters" on the near me page.
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Scroll down, and then select "Holiday Lights map." From here, you're set to plan that colorful drive!
Here are written instructions as well:
1. Open up your 9NEWS app and scroll until you find the holiday lights section. Here, you'll find the option to add your photos and videos to the map, or you can go directly to the map.
2. To contribute, tap the "submit" button. Upload a photo or video and the location where it was taken so others know where to find the amazing lights!
3. Back in the app, you can check out the map by tapping on the holiday lights map button.
4. Once on the map, tap "filters" and scroll down to select "Holiday Lights Map." This will show you only the photos and videos of holiday lights that people have submitted. (Don't forget to check your map filters later to see everything else submitted to Near Me.)
5. Another way to submit your photo or video and to see the holiday lights map without scrolling, tap Near Me on the bottom right-hand corner of the app. Tap "filters" and scroll down to select "Holiday Lights Map."
6. Head back to the map, and start planning your next adventure!
Colorado Christmas lights 2022
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Pruitts Christmas Village Light Show. 90k lights, blow molds, inflatables, even some singing Christmas Trees.
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Want to listen to music and watch a light show from the warmth of your car? Come down and check out our show!
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Credit: Layne
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25,000 lights synced to 5 different songs. A holiday tradition.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P9q1MVq5WQMWe have over 30,000 lights on 160 channels dancing to 17 songs!
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This is Candy Cane Lane. 1,000s of lights and figurines. Come see it if you get a chance. Happy Holidays.
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This is Candy Cane Lane. 1,000s of lights and figurines. Come see it if you get a chance. Happy Holidays.
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Credit: Joe Stricker
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Credit: Megan Walcott
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Credit: Megan Riss
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Credit: Rick
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Credit: Joe Stricker
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Lights on every night from 5p-10p, unless it's too windy.Please be respectful of our display & our neighbors.
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Lights on every night from 5p-10p, unless it's too windy.Please be respectful of our display & our neighbors.
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The last year of the big display with houses with scenes. Drive on by any night between 5pm and midnight.
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The last year of the big display with houses with scenes. Drive on by any night between 5pm and midnight.
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Credit: Jen Conroy
The last year of the big display with houses with scenes. Drive on by any night between 5pm and midnight.
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Christmas Wonderland in Lakewood. Roll down your window to hear some jazzy music from the Jingle Rock Band.
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Christmas light show synced to music, shows every 10 minutes, runs 5pm-10pm daily through January 6th.
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Credit: Nick Shelton
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Severance Griswalds - Benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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RGB LED pixel Christmas light show and hands-on display! 10 minute show runs 5pm to 10pm. broomfieldlights.com
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Lights on 5pm-10pm through Christmas Night.
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Projectors, Christmas animations. Tune into 89.1 FM for the singing snowman. 6pm-10pm through Jan. 1st.
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Projectors, Christmas animations. Tune into 89.1 FM for the singing snowman. 6pm-10pm through Jan. 1st.
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Credit: Brad Jackson
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Lights programmed to music you have to roll windows down to hear. Have been doing them for over 25 years!
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Credit: Chuck Schmidt
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Watch and listen to our spectacle of light, running from 6 to 9:40 with a show every 5 min. Tune radio to 89.1
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Credit: Ken Weber IG: kwofco_
Credit: Ken Weber IG: kwofco_
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Credit: Rick
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6,0000 pixels all set to music. We have an fm station (90.3fm) so you can listen in the warmth of the car.
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6,0000 pixels all set to music. We have an fm station (90.3fm) so you can listen in the warmth of the car.
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6,0000 pixels all set to music. We have an fm station (90.3fm) so you can listen in the warmth of the car.
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Credit: Brandon Townsend
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Winter Wonderland in Lakewood... be sure to roll down your window to hear the music as well.
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Credit: Ken Weber IG: kwofco_
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Credit: Michael
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Credit: Tara Rush
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Credit: Amanda
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Bring your hot chocolate and enjoy the show
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Credit: Mac Smith
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Credit: Pruitt family
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Lights are on 5p-10p every night, unless it's too windy.Please be respectful of our display & our neighbors.
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Lights are on 5p-10p every night, unless it's too windy.Please be respectful of our display & our neighbors.
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Thousands of lights synchronized to music, tune to 90.5
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Lights are on 5p-10p every night, unless it's too windy.Please be respectful of our display & our neighbors.
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Lights are on 5p-10p every night, unless it's too windy.Please be respectful of our display & our neighbors.
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Lights are on 5p-10p every night, unless it's too windy.Please be respectful of our display & our neighbors.
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Photos from Civic Center Park in Denver.
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Photos from Civic Center Park in Denver.
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Lights are on 5p-10p every night, unless it's too windy.Please be respectful of our display & our neighbors.
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Tune into 92.7 and e13njoy a synchronized lights and Christmas music with a 30ft tree.
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We start in early November in order to light the lane and home on Thanksgiving! Many man hours, but w/❤️
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We start in early November in order to light the lane and home on Thanksgiving! Many man hours, but w/❤️
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Credit: Ron DePoty
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Lights are on 5p-10p every night, unless it's too windy.Please be respectful of our display & our neighbors.
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100,000 lights and pixel tree synchronized to 22 different songs
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Credit: Ken Weber IG: kwofco_
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14 different songs play as you watch the lights. Sun-Th sunset to 9PM and Fri-Sat from sunset until 11PM.
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Pruitts Christmas Village Light Show. 90k lights, blow molds, inflatables, even some singing Christmas Trees.
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Pruitts Christmas Village Light Show. 90k lights, blow molds, inflatables, even some singing Christmas Trees.
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Tune to 90.3FMCurrently running 5:30-8pm until Dec 15. Then Dec 16 and after, will run from 5:30-10pm.
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Lights are on 5p-10p every night, unless it's too windy.Please be respectful of our display & our neighbors.
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Lights are on 5p-10p every night, unless it's too windy.Please be respectful of our display & our neighbors.
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Credit: Steve Aegerter
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50' pirate ship with three 7' cannons that fill with smoke and fire. 20,000 lights synced to music
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Rt 66 doesn't actually run through Col but you can get your kicks in Loveland with our Rt 66 themed display.
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Credit: Shawn Paul (Instagram handle: Shawn_Paul_CO)
Credit: Shawn Paul (Instagram handle: Shawn_Paul_CO)
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A magical scene including forest creatures, a waterfall and mountains. Generally on from dusk until 9:30pm.
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A magical scene including forest creatures, a waterfall and mountains. Generally on from dusk until 9:30pm.
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Over 12,000 thousand lights synchronized to music tune to 90.5
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Carol and family have been bring Christmas cheer to the neighborhood for 34 years.
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Carol and family have been bring Christmas cheer to the neighborhood for 34 years.
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We have 500 Christmas lights in front and in back
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We have 500 Christmas lights in front and in back
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25 years of collecting decorations is culminating this year. 1000s of lights and animated scenes. 5pm-midnight
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25 years of collecting decorations is culminating this year. 1000s of lights and animated scenes. 5pm-midnight
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Credit: Jen Conroy
25 years of collecting decorations is culminating this year. 1000s of lights and animated scenes. 5pm-midnight
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Christmas Light Geek returns! 44,000 lights synchronized to music & a new Santa on the roof. Tune to 97.5 FM.
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40 minute light show sequenced to holiday themed music. 95.9FM.Yorkstreetlights.com for more details.
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Celebrating 30 years lighting up the holidays in Southern Colorado. Open daily Dec. 16-23, 26 & 27. 5:30-8:30
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35 years of lighting this house! From Vintage glow molds to new LED lights.
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