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
A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 1300 block of West Columbia Avenue in Rogers Park, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.
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A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 1700 block of West Pratt Boulevard in Rogers Park, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.
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A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 2200 block of West Lunt Avenue in Rogers Park, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.
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Edgewater holiday decorations
A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 1200 block of West Glenlake Avenue in Edgewater, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.
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A home decked out with Christmas decorations located at the 1500 block of West Norwood Street in the Edgewater neighborhood, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.
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A home decked out with Christmas decorations located at the 1400 block of West Hood Avenue in the Edgewater neighborhood, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.
Christmas decorations cover the front of two houses in the 3700 block of West Agatite Avenue in Albany Park on the Northwest Side, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.
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A tunnel of Christmas lights in the 3700 block of West Agatite Avenue in Albany Park on the Northwest Side, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.
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Christmas decorations in front of a house in the 3700 block of West Agatite Avenue in Albany Park on the Northwest Side, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.
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Christmas decorations cover the front of two houses in the 3700 block of West Agatite Avenue in Albany Park on the Northwest Side, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.
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Christmas decorations cover the front of two houses in the 3700 block of West Agatite Avenue in Albany Park on the Northwest Side, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.
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Wicker Park holiday decorations
A home decorated for the holidays in the 1900 block of West Pierce Avenue in Wicker Park, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
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A home decorated for the holidays in the 2000 block of West Pierce Avenue in Wicker Park, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
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A home decorated for the holidays in the 1400 block of North Hoyne Avenue in Wicker Park, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
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A home decorated for the holidays in the 1400 block of North Hoyne Avenue in Wicker Park, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
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Pilsen holiday decorations
A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 1700 block of West 21st Street in Pilsen on the South Side, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
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A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 1800 block of West Cullerton Street in Pilsen on the South Side, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 1800 block of West Cullerton Street in Pilsen on the South Side, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
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A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 1500 block of West Cullerton Street in Pilsen on the South Side, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
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A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 1800 block of South Laflin Street in Pilsen on the South Side, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
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Little Village holiday decorations
A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 2700 block of South Spaulding Avenue in Little Village on the Southwest Side, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
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A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 2600 block of South Homan Avenue in Little Village on the Southwest Side, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
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A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 2700 block of South Spaulding Avenue in Little Village on the Southwest Side, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
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A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 2700 block of South Sawyer Avenue in Little Village on the Southwest Side, Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.
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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.
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Douglas holiday decorations
A home with Christmas decorations in the 3800 block of South Calumet Avenue in Douglas on the South Side, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.
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Kenwood holiday decorations
A home with trees decorated with holiday lights at the corner of South Greenwood Avenue and East 49th Street in Kenwood on the South Side, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.
A home with trees decorated with holiday lights at the corner of South Greenwood Avenue and East 49th Street in Kenwood on the South Side, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.
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Morgan Park holiday decorations
A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 10700 block of South Hoyne Avenue in Morgan Park on the Far South Side, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.
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A home decked out with Christmas decorations located at the 2300 block of West 107th Place iin Morgan Park on the Far South Side, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024., Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.
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Beverly holiday decorations
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.
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Roseland holiday decorations
A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 11000 block of South Eberhart Avenue in Roseland on the Far South Side, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.
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A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 10700 block of South Prairie Avenue in Roseland on the Far South Side, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.
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A home decked out with Christmas decorations located at the 10000 block of South Eberhart Avenue in Roseland on the Far South Side, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.
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A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 10500 block of South Prairie Avenue in Roseland on the Far South Side, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.
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A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 10000 block of South Eberhart Avenue in Roseland on the Far South Side, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.
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Washington Heights holiday decorations
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.
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Pullman holiday decorations
A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 11000 block of South Champlain Avenue in the Pullman neighborhood on the Far South Side, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.
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A home decked out with Christmas decorations in the 11400 block of South Saint Lawrence Avenue in the Pullman neighborhood on the Far South Side, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024.
