"It's a sign that the most wonderful time of the year has arrived when thousands of locals and tourists flock to the heart of Dyker Heights to admire the neighborhood's lavish Christmas light displays decorations that have drawn attention rivaling that of the world's most famous Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center in Manhattan. Concentrated between 83rd and 86th streets and 11th and 13th avenues,"
"Neighbors soon joined in, transforming the streets into a glowing showcase of twinkling light installations, towering inflatable Santas, nativity scenes, snowmen and other winter-themed decorations meant to spread holiday cheer. The Dyker Heights Christmas Lights tradition began in the 1980s and has since become one of New York City's most famous holiday attractions.Photo by Gabriele Holtermann Visitors stroll through Dyker Heights in Brooklyn to admire the neighborhood's famous Christmas light displays, a holiday tradition that draws crowds from around the world each winter."
Thousands of locals and tourists flock to Dyker Heights to admire lavish Christmas light displays concentrated between 83rd and 86th streets and 11th and 13th avenues. The tradition traces back to the 1980s when Lucy Spata began decorating her home on 84th Street in memory of her mother. Neighbors expanded the displays into a neighborhood-wide showcase of twinkling lights, inflatables, nativity scenes, snowmen and other winter-themed decorations. The attraction grew into one of New York City's most famous holiday sights. The displays draw crowds from around the world each winter and create local concerns about overcrowding, trash and parking.
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