
Our residents are sharing light and cheer with their neighbors.
This is not a “best of” gallery but rather a sampling of homes throughout our neighborhoods with eye-catching decorations.
The team at Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service wishes you and yours a joyous holiday season.
This festive home is ready for the holidays on Hope Street in Franklin Heights. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
Lights make for a simple yet elegant look in Franklin Heights. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
Simple Lights grace this home in Thurston Woods. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
The decorations in the Washington Park neighborhood say it for themselves: “Joy." (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers )
Festive friends are ready for the holidays in Walkers Square on Mineral Street. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
This house near 28th Street and National Avenue is ready for the holidays in Silver City. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
This house on South 14th Street brightens Walkers Square with colorful lights. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
This yard is lighting up Walkers Square with colorful and festive décor on South Scott Street. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers
This house is lighting the neighborhood in Franklin Heights. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
This yard is lighting up Harambee with colorful and festive décor on North Buffum and East Clarke streets. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
Lights shine through the windows on this Walkers Square home. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
This home is shining with a simple yet elegant look in Concordia. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
This home on North 49th Street is ready for the winter. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
A cool glow is cast over this Martin Drive home. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
This Martin Drive home cast a glow over 41st Street. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
Santa and pals await the holidays at this house in Wahl Park on Sherman Boulevard. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
Despite a shivering snowman, this Harambee house on Buffum Street is merry and bright. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
This Martin Drive home casts a glow over 41st Street. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
Santa and pals await the holidays at this house in Thurston Woods. (Photo by PrincesssSafiya Byers)
Lights make for a simple yet elegant look on 41st Street in Thurston Woods. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
This house on North 48th Street has holiday magic on display. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
Colorful lights and flickering candy canes illuminate this house on North 49th Street in Sherman Park. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers) (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
This house on North 44th Street is lighting up the neighborhood with holiday cheer. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
This house on North 42nd Street brightens Martin Drive with color. (Photo by PrincesSafiya Byers)
Festive friends are ready for the holidays in Silver City. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
This home is shining bright in Walkers Square. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
Despite a shivering snowman, this Walker Square house on South 16th Street is merry and bright. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
A snowman and traditional lights are brightening Walkers Square. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
Window lights make for a simple yet fun look in Walkers Square. (Photo by PrincessSafiya Byers)
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Photos: See homes of residents lighting up their neighborhoods this holiday season
by PrincessSafiya Byers, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
December 25, 2024
