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FAMILIES looking for a festive night out can explore the Surf Coast\u2019s brightest homes, with streets across the region lighting up in the lead-up to Christmas.<\/p>\n

The Surf Coast Shire has released an interactive Christmas lights map highlighting this year\u2019s standout displays \u2013 from full Griswold-style extravaganzas to cosy, low-key setups \u2013 making it easy to plan a local lights trail.<\/p>\n

Cr Tony Phelps said visiting Christmas house lights was a much-loved annual tradition.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love seeing all the local house light displays \u2013 it\u2019s wonderful that people decorate their houses largely for the benefit of others,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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A range of Christmas light displays are on show across the Surf Coast, from large feature installations to low-key festive touches. Photo: SUPPLIED<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\u201cChristmas lights bring so much joy to our community. They encourage families to get out together, explore our towns and share in the festive atmosphere.\u201d<\/p>\n

He also encouraged residents who have decorated their homes to add them to the map.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe know people put a lot of effort into creating incredible displays,\u201d he said. \u201cIf your house is glowing, we\u2019d love to add it so others can enjoy it too.\u201d<\/p>\n

To view the Christmas lights map, head to surfcoast.vic.gov.au\/surfcoastspirit<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

FAMILIES looking for a festive night out can explore the Surf Coast\u2019s brightest homes, with streets across the region lighting up in the lead-up to Christmas. The Surf Coast Shire has released an interactive Christmas lights map highlighting this year\u2019s standout displays \u2013 from full Griswold-style extravaganzas to cosy, low-key setups \u2013 making it easy […]<\/p>\n

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