Dyker Heights
Dyker Heights in Brooklyn, New York, is world-famous during the holiday season for its extravagant Christmas light displays, which attract thousands of visitors every year. Here's why it's a must-visit holiday destination:
1. Spectacular Holiday Lights
Residents of Dyker Heights, particularly around 11th to 13th Avenues and 83rd to 86th Streets, go all out with dazzling light displays. Homes are adorned with millions of lights, inflatables, animatronics, and larger-than-life decorations, often professionally designed.
2. Community Tradition
This tradition began in the 1980s and has since become a hallmark of New York City’s holiday celebrations, with neighbors competing to create the most spectacular displays.