Photos: Thompson Avenue holiday lights bring glow to dreary skies as Christmas approaches

Alameda’s Christmas Tree Lane, a cooperative effort put on by more than 50 households, lights up the night again this holiday season.

The yearly tradition goes back to 1938 but was briefly halted during World War II for security reasons. The stretch between High Street and Fernside Boulevard dazzles with colorful lighting displays, some coordinated with music, lawn decorations and a median strung with lights.

Resident participation is not mandated, but it seems like most want to join in on the fun.

Local groups including the Dancing Christmas Trees and the Lincoln Middle School band perform, and kids can drop off letters to Santa in a specially designated mailbox that routes them to the North Pole. Wait, how many stamps does that take?

The display will run through New Year’s Day; more info can be found at www.facebook.com/christmastreelane.

ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 23: Holiday lights are seen along Thompson Avenue in Alameda, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. The tradition goes back to the 1930s. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 23: Greg Fogg, of California Pedicab, gives rides to view the holiday lights along Thompson Avenue in Alameda, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. The tradition goes back to the 1930s. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 23: People take photos as they view the holiday lights along Thompson Avenue in Alameda, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. The tradition goes back to the 1930s. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 23: A family views the holiday lights along Thompson Avenue in Alameda, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. The tradition goes back to the 1930s. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 23: People view the holiday lights along Thompson Avenue in Alameda, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. The tradition goes back to the 1930s. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 23: People take photos of the holiday lights along Thompson Avenue in Alameda, Calif., on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2021. The tradition goes back to the 1930s. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)

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