Iowa is known for its holiday lights, with many great drive-through shows around the state. However, there’s something uniquely charming about a small town that goes all-out to celebrate the season, and no town does it like Waverly. This small town in central Iowa has become known for its unique holiday light display in Iowa that takes over a suburban neighborhood every year. Making it even more impressive, this entire display is put together by volunteers in the neighborhood to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This neighborhood event is a little different every year, and there’s no better way to celebrate the holiday season in Iowa than to take a stroll down Waverly’s main street – completely transformed into a land of Christmas magic.

The volunteers of Waverly Lights are hard at work, preparing their neighborhood for their annual holiday spectacular.
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Soon, the town's residential area will be cloaked in thousands of lights - each transforming a home into a unique Christmas celebration. What awaits this year?
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In past years, the neighborhood became a Christmas wonderland filled with snowmen, colorful trees, and sparkling lights.
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Some houses played host to some of the most famous holiday characters of all time, bringing back fun memories from those classic cartoon specials.
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Other houses went back to the religious roots of the holiday season, bringing a solemn touch to the processional.
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All along the way, you'll see countless trees covered in festive green and red lights. It's impossible to not get into the spirit of the season!
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The whole neighborhood seems like it's become a land of magic and mystery during this time of year.
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Who knows - you might even meet the big man himself! Santa Claus can be seen around Waverly Lights, helping to raise money for a good cause.
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Have you visited the Waverly Lights in past years? Let us know what you thought of this charming holiday light display in Iowa in the comments section! If you want to know more about this year’s events, make sure to visit the Facebook page. And if you want a bigger light display, check out Adventureland’s drive-through spectacular.

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