Which Charlotte-area house has the best Christmas lights?
Editor’s note: The contest has ended. Check here to learn about the winner!
To be fair, everyone’s a winner in our annual CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice Christmas Lights contest. When it comes to holiday cheer, there are no wrong answers.
Recently, we asked you to send us your favorite decorated homes. This includes Christmas lights, inflatables and whatever other seasonal decorations brings you holiday cheer. We love all of the submissions that you sent us.
Now, we want to know who your very favorites are. Vote in the poll below, but first, scroll beneath to check out all of the homes you nominated.
The top 19 holiday homes in the Charlotte area
We want to celebrate all of the best homes you chose! Check out our map and addresses below so you can go see these decorated houses for yourself:
Location: 323 Eastover Rd, Charlotte, NC 28207
Neighborhood: Eastover
More: Winner in CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice 2021 Holiday contest.
Location: 3943 Black Sycamore Dr. Charlotte, NC 28226
Neighborhood: Montibello
More: Runner-up in CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice 2021 Holiday contest.
Location: 7323 Sherwood Forest Dr, Charlotte, NC 28226
Neighborhood: Olde Providence South
More: Collects donations for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Location: Beverly Drive from Providence to Sherwood Drive, Charlotte NC 28207
Neighborhood: Myers Park
Location: 906 Magnolia Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: Dilworth
Location: 1410 Hillwood Ct, Charlotte, NC 28210
Neighborhood: Starmount
Location: 2101 Wilhelmina Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
More: Runner-up in CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice 2022 Holiday contest. #ChristmasCarrolls
Location: 1820 Chatham Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
More: #SantasOnChatham
Location: 1921 Ashland Ave, Charlotte NC 28205
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
Location: 12643 Headquarters Farm Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262
Neighborhood: North Charlotte, near University City
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Location: 15419 Hugh McAuley Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078
Neighborhood: Huntersville
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Location: 1258 Stonecrest Boulevard, Tega Cay, SC 29708
Neighborhood: Tega Cay
Location: 1252 Stonecrest Blvd, Tega Cay, SC 29708
Neighborhood: Tega Cay
Location: 2218 Creek View Ct, Fort Mill, SC 29707
Neighborhood: Shelly Woods
Location: 1090 Shelly Woods Dr, Indian Land, SC 29707
Neighborhood: Shelly Woods
Location: 9001 Creekstone Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Neighborhood: Hunter Oaks
Location: 1007 Mapesbury Ln, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Neighborhood: Kingsmead
More: Winner in CharlotteFive Readers’ Choice 2022 Holiday contest. Collects canned food for donation.
Location: 311 Essaw Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173 and 407 Yamasee Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173 (Two houses sharing one display)
Neighborhood: Wysacky Park
Location: 631 Ennis Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173
Neighborhood: Waxhaw
This story was originally published December 7, 2022 at 6:00 AM.