FOLSOM — The winners of the 2025 Folsom Holiday Lights Contest were announced Tuesday morning following a citywide judging process conducted by members of the Folsom City Council, who spent several recent nights traveling throughout the city to view and judge the various holiday light displays.
TheHolly Jolly Residence Awardfor best overall residential display was awarded to488 Rockport Circle, which rose to the top among 21 total entries in the category. The winner was announced by Councilmember Justin Raithel.
TheHollywood Christmas Awardfor best use of theme or fictional characters was presented to316 Turn Pike Drive, selected from six total entries featuring themed and character-driven holiday displays. The winner was announced by Councilmember Sarah Aquino.
TheClark Griswold Awardfor best use of holiday lights was awarded to275 Thorndike Way, standing out among 24 total entries showcasing elaborate and high-impact lighting displays across the city. The winner was announced by Councilmember Anna Rohrbough.
TheIlluminate the Block Awardfor best multi-house neighborhood display was awarded toLedgemont Court, selected from seven total neighborhood entries that collectively included over 35 homes participating in coordinated holiday displays. The winner was announced by Councilmember Barbara Leary.
TheMerry and Bright Business Awardfor festive commercial display was presented toSutter Street, chosen from two total business entries that brought seasonal décor and holiday spirit to key commercial areas. The winner was announced by Councilmember Mike Kozlowski.
The annual Holiday Lights Contest is a partnership between the City of Folsom and Folsom Times, celebrating creativity, neighborhood pride, and community participation. Winners will be formally recognized at an upcoming Folsom City Council meeting, where Folsom Times will present commemorative plaques to each category winner. Folsom Times will also personally deliver prize packages to the winning homes, neighborhood, and business district.
“While the winners have now been announced, every single entry in this year’s Holiday Lights Contest is worth getting out to see,” said Bill Sullivan, publisher and co-owner of Folsom Times. “It’s exciting to watch participation in this spirited contest grow each year, from individual homes to entire neighborhoods lighting up together, and we love partnering with the City of Folsom to help make it all happen.”
Prize packages are being made possible by partnerships with Visconti’s Ristorante, Scott’s Seafood, The Apex at Red Hawk Casino, Snook’s Candies, Dorothea’s Shoppe, Dave & Buster’s of Folsom, FLB Entertainment Center, and additional local businesses supporting the tradition.
“This year we wanted to take this annual event up a notch and will be presenting special award plaques to the winners at City Council next month, but our local business community really stepped up to provide a number of special gift prizes as well,” Sullivan added. “I can’t say enough about our amazing business community here in Folsom that supports us each and every day as the city’s top community news resource, but also gets involved in community events like this above and beyond that support. Many thanks.”
This year’s contest featured a total of 60 registered entries across five categories, making it one of the largest Holiday Lights Contests the city has seen. Even with winners announced, residents are encouraged to continue touring the displays throughout the city, as each entry contributed to the festive atmosphere and strong sense of community.
Below is a complete list of all registered entries from the 2025 Folsom Holiday Lights Contest for residents who wish to plan a festive night out and experience the displays firsthand.
See the winners and the full list of 2025 entries below
Winner – 275 Thorndike Way
101 Tidepool Ct 1029 Carter St 104 Buckingham Way 104 Lions Way 105 Herrill Court 105 Ledgemont Court 106 Granite Lake Court 115 Yankton St 1163 Oak Knoll Court 1365 Copping Ct 139 Thorndike Way 1488 Lewis Way 1546 Thurman Way 160 Dawn River Way 1730 Darvel Ct 275 Thorndike Way 278 Thorndike Way 360 Listowe Drive 4722 Tilly Drive 488 Rockport Circle 712 Persifer Street 720 Hildebrand Circle 941 Moonlit Way 98 Hopfield Drive
488 Rockport Circle
Holly Jolly Residence – Best overall residential display
105 Ledgemont Court 111 Moylan Ct 113 Granite Lake Court 117 Wesleyan Way 129 Canyon Rim Drive 131 Henderson Way 136 Fargo Way 1365 Copping Ct 1488 Lewis Way 150 Boulder Canyon Way 1530 Freswick Dr 1546 Thurman Way 160 Dawn River Way 1730 Darvel Ct 1840 Terrace Cove Ct 275 Thorndike Way 278 Thorndike Way 484 Rockport Circle 488 Rockport Circle 530 Flower Drive 941 Moonlit Way
Winner -316 Turn Pike Drive
Hollywood Christmas – Best use of theme and/or fictional characters 105 Ledgemont Court 113 Ledgemont Ct 1365 Copping Ct 2093 Tracy Court 316 Turn Pike Dr 452 Rockport Cir
Illuminate the Block – Ledgemont CourtIlluminate the Block – Ledgemont Court
Illuminate the Block – Best multi-house neighborhood display 106, 108, and 113 Granite Lake Court Ledgemont Ct (entire court) 1730 Darvel Ct, 1731 Darvel Ct, and 360 Listowe Dr 224 Oxleigh Way 217 Oxleigh Way 216 Oxleigh Way 212 Oxleigh Way 208 Oxleigh Way 209 Oxleigh Way 205 Oxleigh Way 1293 Fogerty 1297 Fogerty 1302 Fogerty 1280 Lesnick Court 1276 Lesnick Court 1272 Lesnick Court 1273 Lesnick Court 1277 Lesnick Court 3208 Auburn Leaf 4687 Scenic Vista Dr South Lexington Hills along Thorndike Way
Sutter Street, FHDA – Business WinnerSutter Street, FHDA- Business Winner
Merry and Bright Business – Festive commercial display 458 S Lexington Drive Sutter Street
