Photos: Starlight Circle in Santee Among Must-See Holiday Light Displays

A closer look at Starlight Circle in Santee, one of the neighborhoods in San Diego County that goes all out with the holiday lights and decorations for the festive season.

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Starlight Circle in Santee is among the neighborhoods in San Diego County that goes all out with the holiday lights and decorations.
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Starlight Circle in Santee is among the neighborhoods in San Diego County that goes all out with the holiday lights and decorations.
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This massive lights display is located on East and West Glendon circles, off Magnolia Avenue, and draws big crowds during the holiday season.
Monica Garske
This massive lights display is located on East and West Glendon circles, off Magnolia Avenue, and draws big crowds during the holiday season.
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The Starlight Circle lights display spans dozens of homes in this Santee neighborhood.
Monica Garske
The Starlight Circle lights display spans dozens of homes in this Santee neighborhood.
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Many of the displays follow a theme, from “Star Wars” and “Sesame Street,” to characters from Disney movies and scenes from Santa’s workshop.
Monica Garske
Many of the displays follow a theme, from “Star Wars” and “Sesame Street,” to characters from Disney movies and scenes from Santa’s workshop.
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This "Sesame Street" house offered some interactive fun for the family: visitors were asked to find the "hidden" Elmo decorations scattered throughout the display. Look close -- he's everywhere!
Monica Garske
This "Sesame Street" house offered some interactive fun for the family: visitors were asked to find the "hidden" Elmo decorations scattered throughout the display. Look close -- he's everywhere!
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Many of the decorations are handmade by homeowners.
Monica Garske
Many of the decorations are handmade by homeowners.
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Starlight Circle in Santee is among the neighborhoods in San Diego County that goes all out with the holiday lights and decorations.
Monica Garske
Starlight Circle in Santee is among the neighborhoods in San Diego County that goes all out with the holiday lights and decorations.
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This house is home to a lot of superheroes.
Monica Garske
This house is home to a lot of superheroes.
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Spider-Man is an ace at hanging up Christmas lights.
TELEMUNDO LOCAL
Spider-Man is an ace at hanging up Christmas lights.
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Starlight Circle in Santee is among the neighborhoods in San Diego County that goes all out with the holiday lights and decorations, year after year.
Monica Garske
Starlight Circle in Santee is among the neighborhoods in San Diego County that goes all out with the holiday lights and decorations, year after year.
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Starlight Circle in Santee is among the neighborhoods in San Diego County that goes all out with the holiday lights and decorations.
Monica Garske
Starlight Circle in Santee is among the neighborhoods in San Diego County that goes all out with the holiday lights and decorations.
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Starlight Circle in Santee is among the neighborhoods in San Diego County that goes all out with the holiday lights and decorations.
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Starlight Circle in Santee is among the neighborhoods in San Diego County that goes all out with the holiday lights and decorations.
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This display featured a group of elves playing baseball in the yard with a banner that read: "If you build it." You know the rest.
Monica Garske
This display featured a group of elves playing baseball in the yard with a banner that read: "If you build it." You know the rest.
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A truly San Diego Christmas includes lights around lots of palm trees.
Monica Garske
A truly San Diego Christmas includes lights around lots of palm trees.
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On weekend nights, many residents will set up little stands on their driveways selling hot cocoa, kettle corn, cookies and other holiday treats.
Monica Garske
On weekend nights, many residents will set up little stands on their driveways selling hot cocoa, kettle corn, cookies and other holiday treats.
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Starlight Circle in Santee is among the neighborhoods in San Diego County that goes all out with the holiday lights and decorations.
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Starlight Circle in Santee is among the neighborhoods in San Diego County that goes all out with the holiday lights and decorations.
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Sponge Bob's underwater world surfaced at this house in Starlight Circle.
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Sponge Bob's underwater world surfaced at this house in Starlight Circle.
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The lights are usually on from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly, through Christmas.
Monica Garske
The lights are usually on from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. nightly, through Christmas.
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