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Joliet starts map of holiday lights in the city

Residents can add their houses to places to see for those in the holiday spirit

By Bob Okon
Vintage cars drives along Chicago Street at the Light Up the Holidays Festival and Parade in downtown Joliet.

The city of Joliet opened up its holiday lights map website on Monday, adding to the holiday spirit that started Friday with the Light Up the Holidays Festival and Parade, which included this line-up of vintage cars during the downtown parade on Friday. People can drive vintage cars or family cars to check out the sites posted on the city map. (Gary Middendorf/Gary Middendorf)

The city of Joliet’s Holiday Lights Map is back and ready for entries if people want their fellow city residents to see how they have decorated their houses.

Joliet residents who decorate the exterior of their homes can submit their addresses onto a form found at joliet.gov/holidaylights, the city announced Monday.

Submissions begin now and continue through Dec. 30. The map will be available for viewing through Jan 2.

The map gives people an opportunity to drive around town and look at holiday displays. It also gives residents an opportunity to invite people to see the light displays and holiday decorations they have created at their homes and businesses.

“Those looking to view light displays and holiday decorations around the city of Joliet are encouraged to use this map,” according to a news release. “Hop in your car and explore different neighborhoods or explore your own neighborhood by foot with family and friends.”

The city created the map in recent years to add to the holiday spirit and provide a central location for those interested in showing and viewing holiday decorations.

Submitted addresses must be within Joliet city limits, the city noted. Addresses will be available in a list format on the website in addition to the map.

Information, submission guidelines and FAQs are available at joliet.gov./holidaylights.