For festive holiday lights, there’s nowhere better in town to visit than the joyous Peacock Lane! Go, stroll, gander, sing, and be merry!

Since the 1920s, each house in this quaint southeast neighborhood has been decorating for Christmas. Mostly Tudors, the houses are adorned with not only beautiful sparkling lights, but also nativity scenes, rotating Christmas trees and stunningly life-like replicas of Santa and Frosty.

Be forewarned: this is a very popular Portland tradition and the crowds can get quite thick. It is wise to park several blocks away and walk, rather than drive through the area. Better yet, take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage.

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With honor and distinction, Erik Henriksen served as the executive editor of the Portland Mercury from 2004 to 2020. He can now be found at henriksenactual.com.

5 replies on “Merry Christmas, Portland, from Peacock Lane!”

  1. That sign was causing great amusement last night to little kids and immature adults. I.e. me & my friends.

    Also: How can you have a “stunningly life-like replica” of a fictional snowman??

  2. It was nice last night. I like the all-blue light house.

    There’s a house on 28th between Glisan and Sandy I passed on my way home that has the sweetest light set-up.

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