The holidays are officially glowing again on Long Island, because the 2025 Long Island Holiday Lights Map is live — and just like previous years, it’s built by the community, for the community.
Created and maintained by Commack resident Jon Dignam, the map features hundreds of homes and attractions across Nassau and Suffolk lit up in full festive glory. From classic, cozy displays to full-on synchronized light shows that could probably be seen from space (or at least from Sunrise Highway), this has become one of Long Island’s most beloved holiday traditions.
Each location on the map includes an address and photos, making it ridiculously easy to plan a lights tour — whether you’re loading the kids into the car, cruising with hot cocoa, or just looking for some decorating inspiration. As Dignam has said in the past, the map is “super easy to use,” and that’s a big reason why it keeps growing every year.
And grow it has. The LI Lights Map has racked up more than 3.4 million views over recent seasons, fueled entirely by Long Islanders helping Long Islanders find the best displays. This isn’t some corporate project — it’s a crowdsourced holiday labor of love.
Dignam is quick to credit the community for its success. The map only works because people take a few minutes to share photos, addresses, and updates when displays go up — or come down.
Want to submit your house? Click here.
Prefer to plan by town? There’s also a Google Sheet listing all participating homes organized by location, making it easy to map out a route close to home — or head somewhere new.
“This is a yearly community project that I run,” Dignam has shared online. “There are a lot of houses that need to be verified, so assistance is always needed.”
Full instructions — including tips for both iPhone and Android users — are available directly on lilightsmap.com, where you can explore the map, view photos, and navigate straight to displays using Google Maps.
Whether you’re chasing nostalgia, starting a new family tradition, or just looking for an excuse to drive around listening to holiday music, the 2025 Long Island Holiday Lights Map has you covered.
So grab a thermos, queue up the playlist, and start exploring. And if you spot a display that deserves the spotlight, do your civic duty and submit it — because on Long Island, even holiday lights are a team effort.
