Posted in Oregon December 19, 2020 by Catherine Armstrong

The Keizer Miracle Of Christmas Lights Are A Neighborhood Tradition In Oregon

Holiday traditions bring families and communities together – whether it’s an annual summer BBQ or sparkling holiday lights. There’s one neighborhood in Keizer that has a tradition of dressing up its homes every December, and it’s been a favorite since 1984.

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The town of Keizer is located just north of Salem. It's home to around 37,000 people, but this time of year visitors from all over the state come to see the holiday decorations and lights in the Gubser neighborhood.

The tradition started in 1984, when a couple of families in the neighborhood put up their Christmas lights. Each family tried to outdo the other just a bit, and every year the displays got bigger and better. The competitive spirit was friendly and fun, and brought the neighbors closer together.

Word soon got out that the Gubser Neighborhood was a holiday lights destination, and people from Salem and surrounding areas started driving through to see the magnificent decorations.

The neighbors soon realized that there was an opportunity to turn the annual event into a fundraising affair for the local Marion Polk Food Share.

Every year, volunteers collect cash donations and canned food, and more than 100,000 meals are donated!

2020 is a little bit different. Instead of cash and canned food, the neighborhood volunteers are asking for people to donate by using the QR code at the donation tent to make a direct donation to the Marion Polk Food Share.

This gorgeous neighborhood light display is very popular. To avoid large crowds, try to visit on weeknights, and please be patient and kind while making your way through the neighborhood.

Are you planning to check out the lights this year? Visit the Keizer Miracle of Christmas Lights Facebook page for more info!

Looking for more beautiful holiday lights? Don’t miss the Zoo Lights Holiday Drive-Thru at the Oregon Zoo – it includes 1.5 million twinkling lights and tons of whimsical holiday displays.

Address: Keizer, OR, USA