Dazzling lights spark Christmas spirit in Issaquah and Sammamish

Take a drive around local streets for pops of color

Issaquah and Sammamish residents are showing their holiday spirit and artistic talent with elaborate displays of Christmas lights. If you’re looking for a festive activity that shows out-of-town guests the charming region, take a drive around the local streets in the evening while playing carols on the radio.

Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Nicole Jennings/staff photo

The snowflakes are falling in this winter wonderland. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

The snowflakes are falling in this winter wonderland. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Trees full of lights. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Trees full of lights. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Santa leads his reindeer in a boat across this yard. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Santa leads his reindeer in a boat across this yard. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

All manner of holiday creatures, including polar bears, a snowman and a gingerbread man. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

All manner of holiday creatures, including polar bears, a snowman and a gingerbread man. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

There is no shortage of holiday joy at this house. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

There is no shortage of holiday joy at this house. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

A snowman family. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

A snowman family. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Nicole Jennings/staff photo

A festive design in each window. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

A festive design in each window. Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Nicole Jennings/staff photo

Photo courtesy of Christie Malchow

Photo courtesy of Christie Malchow