LIGHTS IN THE HEIGHTS 2023 WINNING HOMES

The neighborhood blew it out of the water this year! The lights, decoration, and participation were groundbreaking! Even with the rain, people were out in full with no shortage of smiles and laughter. The LITH judging committee toured the route the evening of Thursday, December 7 to see all the amazing creations!  There were so many good ones this year and an unprecedented tie for best block! The following are this year’s award-winning homes:

• PICK OF THE NIGHT – 919 Omar (BLUEY!)

• BEST BLOCK (It’s a Tie!!)

  • 400/500 Block of Omar (DISCOMAR!)

  • 400/500 Block of Highland (STUNNING!)

• BEST SWIFTY – 713 Euclid

• BEST SINGLE COLOR – 1020 E. 7th (BARBIE!)

• MOST CREATIVE – 3002 Norhill – (Nutcracker)

• BEST THEME – 939 Omar (BUCCEES!)

• BEST MOVIE THEME –3218 Beauchamp (Nightmare Before Christmas)

• MOST COLORFUL – 1126 Highland

• MOST MUSICAL – 530 Omar

• HO-HO-HO! – 915 Redan

• MOST RELIGIOUS – 312 Highland

• MOST TRADITIONAL – 1029 Omar

• MOST WATTAGE – 429 Highland Woodland

• MOST HISTORICAL – 405 Highland

• BEST JURASSIC LIGHTS - Pennebaker – Norhill Esplanade

• MOST BEAUTIFUL – 529 Highland

• KIDS CHOICE - 910 Omar

Houses are either on the official route or nominated by neighbors for consideration. The judges start with a list of categories that have been used for years but can name ad hoc categories based on what they find on their tour. Thank you to Highland and Omar for doing such a great job on the route and to everyone who participated in making our neighborhood beautiful and full of holiday cheer!

Lights in the Heights is the result of a massive amount of work by a volunteer team of neighbors. With the event now well in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to extend a big thank you to the entire team of LITH 2023 Chairs, Volunteers, and Sponsors!

The Official Lights in the Heights 2023 T-Shirt Design

CONGRATULATIONS to Rich and Amanda Anhorn and Brett Hartman!

Shirts were available for purchase at the Lights in the Heights Bash and Friday Night Lights.  This was a new addition this year and we are hoping to continue the tradition in years to come. T-Shirts may be available online in the future, depending on availability.  

LIGHTS IN THE HEIGHTS 2023 DETAILS

Date: December 9th, 2023

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Highland and Omar Streets

Route and Traffic:

• "No Parking" signs will be posted on Friday, December 9th.

• Cars may face ticketing and towing starting at Noon on December 9th.

• From 5:30 to 9 PM on December 9th, traffic will be closed on:

  • Highland and Omar St, from Studewood to Beauchamp St,

  • as well as all cross streets between Bayland and Merrill, and from Norhill to Beauchamp St.

• Bayland St will have one-way traffic only from Studewood to Beauchamp.

• Merrill St will have one-way traffic only from Redan to Studewood.

Clarification on Bands:
We understand there has been some confusion about bands playing during Lights in the Heights. While neighbors are welcome to hire private bands, we kindly ask that you inform the LITH committee of your plans. This will help us place volunteer bands in areas where they won't be in direct competition with each other, ensuring a harmonious musical experience for all. To communicate your plans, please email entertainmentlith@gmail.com.
 

Bike Houston Bike Valet

Bike Houston Bike Valet has partnered with Lights in the Heights again this year to offer a place for anyone to park their bikes securely on the Norhill Esplanade at the corner of Woodland and Norhill. 

Call for Volunteers

• Social Media, Content Creation

• Merchandise

• Sponsor Liaison

• Email LightsInTheHeights@gmail.com