Patch's 2020 Guide To The Merrimack Valley's Best Light Displays

ANDOVER, MA — Last month, Patch asked readers for their help putting together a tour of the area's best holiday light displays.

And you delivered, with impressive yards across the Merrimack Valley. Now your neighbors will know where to find the most impressive displays around.

Also on Patch: Wilmington Family Wins ABC Christmas Light Competition

A few simple rules to keep in mind first:

GET ON THE LIST: Patch's is a friendly list. We LOVE reader submissions, so we'll be updating the list until New Year's Eve. And we're not picky about where you live — just because your town isn't on the list yet doesn't mean we don't want to see your display. So tell us why your light display is special and send your pictures to chris.huffaker@patch.com. (Read more about getting on the list.)

BE RESPECTFUL: Don't honk your horn or litter. Please be respectful of people's neighbors. We think 10 p.m. is a reasonable time to stop looking at houses on weeknights, and 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

COVID-19 RULES: Remember, there is still a pandemic out there. Some of our contributors have instilled COVID-19 rules. Check out the houses from your car.

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Cleary Family — 7 Mary Lou Lane, Andover: Tim Cleary shouted out his brother's light display in Andover.

"All the lights are choreographed to Christmas music and you can listen by tuning in your radio to 90.1 when you get to the house," Cleary said. "It's an awesome display."

7 Chippy Lane, Methuen:Cathy Alessandri shared her Methuen display.

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169 Andover Street, North Andover: This North Andover house has a light and music show running 4 to 8 p.m. daily.

"My husband keeps adding songs and lights - so make sure you tune into 90.1 FM to sing along to the dancing 21 ft mega tree," Kelly Cormier said.

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11 Lamancha Way, Andover MA: Laurel O'Connell of Lamancha Way credited her son Corey, a freshman at Andover High School, as the creator of "this magical display." The lights are up nightly 4 to 10 p.m. until New Year's, O'Connell said.

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35 Sawyer Street, Haverhill MA: Jason Brown of Haverhill's display is lit on weeknights until 10 p.m. and weekends until 11.

"I love the holiday and felt I needed to do something to help other people be able to enjoy it as well," Brown said.

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The Dunne Light Show — 2 Tobey Lane, Andover MA 01810: The Dunne Light Show in Andover is tuned to the Christmas music on 87.9 FM and features: "a 12 foot mega-tree, house outline in RGB pixels, arches, and the cast of Rudolph up front."

"The Rudolph characters are still incandescent lights so I added spotlights for each one," Dunne said. "Also, three blowups are out there that blow up during their song (Grinch, Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman)"

The show runs from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily. They have a bin for non-perishable food and personal care items to collect donations for the Lawrence YMCA Food Pantry.

"Please consider donating when coming by to see the light show," Dunne said.

Find them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DunneLightShow

"Crazy Claudio's Christmas decorations" — 20 South Rhoda St., Tewksbury MA: Tewksbury's Colleameno family have their lights up every night from 4:30 p.m. until midnight, and they will keep them up until the first week of January.

"My husband is the one who does it all, he absolutely loves Christmas and enjoys setting them all up for everyone to see, "Amanda Colleameno said. "It is nice to bring a smile to people’s faces especially with everything going on now."

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102 Greenwood Road, Andover MA: Thomas Bevis of Andover's lights are on from 5 to 10 p.m. nightly.

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Thornton Street, Woburn MA: The Scanlons' light display is up until Christmas, 5 p.m. to 9:30-10 p.m., weather permitting. They have over 20 inflatables and yard decorations.

593 Kendall Road, Tewksbury MA: Jody and Claire Bryant light the 50-foot pine in their yard with 30 2-foot starburst lights. The tree will be lit through mid-January, they said.

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The Freeport Lights Show — 10 Freeport Drive, Wilmington MA: Rob and Natalie Medros's show is synchronized to music on 88.7 FM. You can find them on Twitter and Instagram @freeportlights.

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"The Lit Peach" — 9 Peach Ave, Billerica: Amie and Paul Diminico of Billerica's display will be shining every night from 5 to 10 p.m., until New Year's Day.

"Our light display can be described as classic with over 20 windows adorned in lit wreaths & glowing candles," Amie Diminico said. "The lights & sounds of 2 color changing waterfalls on multi-levels entices the senses of the holiday season. There are magical surprises around every corner."

Those surprises include a Clydstale that stands over 5-feet tall, a winding walkway on the upper level lined with 10 glowing urns, and 11 lit Christmas trees "capturing the Christmas vibe."

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"Doggone Christmas Time" — 15 Meadow View Lane, Andover: The Cooks of Andover's Meadow View Lane keep their display lit every night from 4 to 11 p.m., through the new year.

"We’ve got lots of decorated houses here on Meadow View Lane in Andover, but we think our house is the crown jewel," Justin Cook said. "We've got some light up pups in the yard and a pair of real life golden retrievers who can be seen keeping guard from the windows!"

"We hope our efforts bring some joy to our neighbors during these difficult times," Cook added. "Happy Holidays! [From] Justin, Andrea, Aidan, Madelynn and our pups Honey & Candy."

2 Aspen Circle, Andover MA: The Fergusons' display in Andover is on from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily until Jan. 2.

"Our display is made by multiple, colorful and bright figurines scattered across our yard, plastic figurines that are 40-50 years old, and handmade characters made out of plywood that are one of a kind," Haley Ferguson said.

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GET ON THE LIST: Patch's is a friendly list. We LOVE reader submissions, so we'll be updating the list until New Year's Eve. And we're not picky about where you live — just because your town isn't on the list yet doesn't mean we don't want to see your display. So tell us why your light display is special and send your pictures to chris.huffaker@patch.com. (Read more about getting on the list.)