Chicago Christmas decorations show the cheerful, creative side of the city

It’s that time of the year — when the temperature goes down and the holiday lights go up.

People from all over hit Chicago’s downtown for a glimpse of the Christmas tree in Millennium Park or the horns and window displays at Macy’s.

But every Chicagoan knows that there’s just as much holiday magic to be found in the city’s neighborhoods, where elaborate spooky decorations have been swapped for bright and colorful holiday displays.

This year, Sun-Times photographers visited several neighborhoods and caught some yuletide setups outside homes, where the holiday spirit is strong. You can swipe through these neighborhood galleries below.

This collection of photos will grow, so check back as we add more.

Want your neighborhood represented here? Send us photos of your favorite holiday displays to audience@suntimes.com, and we’ll add them.

Happy holidays!

Rogers Park holiday decorations



Edgewater holiday decorations



Albany Park holiday decorations



Wicker Park holiday decorations



Pilsen holiday decorations



Little Village holiday decorations



Bridgeport holiday decorations

A home with a large Santa Clause in the 1300 block of West 33rd Street in Bridgeport on the South Side, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

A home with a large Santa Clause in the 1300 block of West 33rd Street in Bridgeport on the South Side, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times


Douglas holiday decorations

A home on the 3800 block of South Calumet Avenue in Douglas, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

A home with Christmas decorations in the 3800 block of South Calumet Avenue in Douglas on the South Side, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.

Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times


Kenwood holiday decorations


Morgan Park holiday decorations



Beverly holiday decorations

A home decked out with Christmas decorations located at the 9700 block of South Damen Avenue in the Beverly neighborhood, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. | Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times

A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 9700 block of South Damen Avenue in Beverly on the South Side, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times


Roseland holiday decorations



Washington Heights holiday decorations

A home decked out with Christmas decorations located at the 10000 block of South Carpenter Street in the Washington Heights neighborhood, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. | Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times

A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 10000 block of South Carpenter Street in the Washington Heights neighborhood on the Far South Side, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.

Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times


Pullman holiday decorations


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