True Christmas spirit brightens Interlochen for 50th anniversary

The Brief

  • An Arlington Christmas light tradition is celebrating 50 years, with nearly 200 homes participating.
  • Neighbors rallied to help revive one resident’s display after her husband’s passing, keeping the tradition alive.
  • The display now draws 100,000+ visitors and was named a top 10 U.S. light show by People magazine.

ARLINGTON, Texas One of North Texas’ most iconic holiday traditions is marking a major milestone this year.

The Interlochen Christmas Lights attraction is celebrating 50 years of turning a quiet Arlington neighborhood into a holiday destination.

Interlochen Christmas Lights tradition

Nearly 200 homes and five decades of tradition culminated Friday, with a reminder that the brightest part of Christmas is the heart behind it.

For 50 years, Christmas has shined a little brighter in this corner of Arlington.

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