Every year during the holiday season, neighborhoods across Long Beach twinkle in the night as the city and its residents showcase their spirit and cheer in light form. Now, some areas shine brighter than others but we aren’t here to judge; we’re here to appreciate the beauty in these lovely luminous displays.

Christmas lights reflect on the Naples canals Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. Photo by Jason Ruiz.
Long Beach police officers walk past the 67-foot Christmas tree during the holiday light display in front of the Terrace Theater in Long Beach Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
The homes along the Naples canals are shine bright Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. The canal homes are a popular holiday destination, with most elaborately decorated for most of December each year. Photo by Cheantay Jensen.
Thousands of lights sparkle at the holiday light display as people walk through them in front of the Terrace Theater in Long Beach Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Jami Thorne poses with a friend at the holiday lights in front of the Terrace Theater in Long Beach Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
Floating “trees” have a long history in Long Beach dating back to 1949. Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. Photo by Cheantay Jensen.
A family poses for a photo in one of the displays as thousands of lights sparkle at the holiday light display at the Terrace Theater in Long Beach Tuesday, December 20, 2022. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova.
This Lakewood Village home is decked out in holiday decorations, including a 15ish-foot-tall ferris wheel. Monday, Dec. 19, 2022. Photo by Brandon Richardson.

Brandon Richardson is a reporter and photojournalist for the Long Beach Post and Long Beach Business Journal.