It’s that time of year again, so grab your friends and family and set off on a road trip around town to witness some dazzling light displays.
Parramatta and Cumberland residents have well and truly switched on the magic of Christmas this year, with many spending weeks, if not months preparing their special displays.
Here are our must-see houses this year:
72 Cumberland Road, Greystanes.
Greystanes resident and ‘queen of Christmas’ Dolores Meilak has again put up her magnificent display.
Ms Meilak has been decorating her home at that address for over 20 years, and another 20 years when she lived across the street.
“I put them all up myself and the reason I do it is for the families in the community. I just want to spread the Christmas cheer,” she said.
Her phenomenal display features dazzling lights, statues and toys. You won’t be able to miss it!
17 Stephenson Street, Birrong.
This standout home features an interactive display, inflatables, Christmas statues, music and moving features.
On December 4, 8, 11 and 18, they will host a BBQ to raise money for the Sydney Children’s Hospital.
It’s all about giving at this time of year , so dig deep for a worthy cause.
14 Bundilla Avenue, Winston Hills.
This dazzling display lights up the street with its decorated roof and fence.
The home also features inflatables, statues and a walk-in display.
The homeowners are supporting the Make a Wish foundation and passers-by are encouraged to make a donation if they can, big or small.
1 Park Street, Merrylands.
This two-storey house is bound to put you in the Christmas spirit with five window
displays, inflatables, endless Christmas lights and two big Christmas trees.
A nativity display, moving Santa and reindeer display are also featured.
12 Watton Road, Carlingford.
It’s probably the biggest reindeer inflatable you’ll see all night, so be sure to check
out this display in Carlingford.
This home features a Christmas Wonderland display, blow ups, lights, music and
more!
There’s plenty to see and a number of resources online to help plan your Christmas light hunt.
Remember to abide by COVID safety measures by social distancing, sanitising your hands, and not touching displays.
Troy Dodds is Parra News' Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia’s leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.