The neighborhood blew it out of the water this year! The lights, decoration, and participation were groundbreaking! Even with the rain, people were out in full with no shortage of smiles and laughter. The LITH judging committee toured the route the evening of Thursday, December 7 to see all the amazing creations! There were so many good ones this year and an unprecedented tie for best block! The following are this year’s award-winning homes:

⓵ PICK OF THE NIGHT – 919 Omar (BLUEY!)

⓶ BEST BLOCK (It’s a Tie!!)

400/500 Block of Omar (DISCOMAR!)

400/500 Block of Highland (STUNNING!)

⓷ BEST THEME – 939 Omar (BUCCEES!)

⓸ MOST CREATIVE – 3002 Norhill – (Nutcracker)

⓹ MOST COLORFUL – 1126 Highland

⓺ HO-HO-HO! – 915 Redan

⓻ MOST TRADITIONAL – 1029 Omar

⓼ MOST HISTORICAL – 405 Highland

⓽ MOST BEAUTIFUL – 529 Highland

Houses are either on the official route or nominated by neighbors for consideration. The judges start with a list of categories that have been used for years but can name ad hoc categories based on what they find on their tour. Thank you to Highland and Omar for doing such a great job on the route and to everyone who participated in making our neighborhood beautiful and full of holiday cheer! Lights in the Heights is the result of a massive amount of work by a volunteer team of neighbors. With the event now well in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to extend a big thank you to the entire team of LITH 2023 Chairs, Volunteers, and Sponsors!

lights In The Heights 2023 Details

CONGRATULATIONS 
  to Rich and Amanda Anhorn and Brett Hartman! 

Shirts were available for purchase at the Lights in the Heights Bash and Friday Night Lights. This was a new addition this year and we are hoping to continue the tradition in years to come. T-Shirts may be available online in the future, depending on availability.

Official 2023 Lights in the Heights Route Map

Date: December 9th, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Highland and Omar Streets

Route and Traffic:

"No Parking" signs will be posted on Friday, December 9th.
Cars may face ticketing and towing starting at Noon on December 9th.
From 5:30 to 9 PM on December 9th, traffic will be closed on:
Highland and Omar St, from Studewood to Beauchamp St,
as well as all cross streets between Bayland and Merrill, and from Norhill to Beauchamp St.
Bayland St will have one-way traffic only from Studewood to Beauchamp.
Merrill St will have one-way traffic only from Redan to Studewood.

Bike Houston Bike
  Valet

Alto to the Heights

This year we are proud to partner with Alto to help you get to and from Lights in the Heights safely. Rideshare is encouraged!
Compliments of our luxury rideshare partner Alto, please enjoy $10 off 2 rides with code LITH23. Once added your credit will automatically apply to your rides. Expect professional employee drivers, branded luxury SUVs, water, wifi and chargers for a consistent ride every time.
To redeem: Download or open the Alto app and add code LITH23 under Promotions in the Profile tab. Tap the clock on the booking screen to book your rides to and from the event in advance.