For many, Christmas seems to just creep up on us. But for software developer Nick Triantafillou, he has the festive period on his mind all year round.
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The Fairy Meadow resident has been working away on his hi-tech display since April, and will finally turn the lights on Tuesday night.
Many neighbours have been anticipating his light and sound show which was so popular last year it caused streets to gridlock.
"I have a five-year-old and a seven-year-old and everyone asks if they love it," Nick said.
"But they've seen me build this since April so they're over it by December. They love playing with the kids who come to see them though."
By scanning a QR code, viewers at Nick's Brian Street home can choose between over 30 songs that play with a synchronised light show. This year, he's added a massive LED screen on his garage, and light-up wings people can take selfies with.
"I just love seeing the reaction from people, I love blowing their minds with technology," Nick said.
Joe Morris' Christmas spirit also kicked in early. The Dapto father-of-one has been planning his 4200-strong light display, which features favourites Bluey and the Grinch, for six months.
"When my wife and I moved here four years ago all the neighbours were really big on the Christmas lights," Joe said.
"We got in the spirit with them, now I go bigger and bigger every year."
Viewers who wish to remain in their cars can tune into channel 88.1fm to broadcast music as it plays in time to the 11 Saint James Crescent light show.
Meantime in Kembla Grange, neighbours have banded together to create a stunning Christmas light tunnel stretching the whole street.
Streets to watch for:
- 12 Brian St - Nick's display
- 9 Brisbane Pl - Christmas maze
- Ridley Parade
- Saint James Crescent
- 7 Bloodwood Pl
- Mark Street
- Hicks Terrace
- Pleasant Avenue
- 66 Henricks Parade
- Flannery Drive
- 5 Dickson Ave
- Rosina Street
- 61 Forestview Way
- 82 Yellow Rock Rd - after 12th
- Stockyard Crescent
- Esperance Drive
- 8 Edgeworth Ave
- View Street
- Lomandra Crescent
- Huskisson Street
- Lakkari Grove
- 48 Robins Creek Dr
- 49 Robins Creek Dr
- Devonshire Crescent
- 31 College Ave
- 17 Pony Dr
- 20 Scobie Cres
- Mountbatten Street
- Garden Avenue
- Saint James Crescent
- Coolibah Avenue
- 22 Mayfield Cct
- Wentworth Street & Leamington Road
- Tamarind Drive
- Bruce Street
- Campbell Street
- Billabong Avenue
- 4 Alfred Cres
- 116 Laver Rd
- 57 Byamee St
- 16 Cox Parade
- Bruny Place
- Beatus Street & Beveles Avenue
- 19 Greenbrook Pl
- Churinga Circle
- 4 Parkman Pl
- Waratah Avenue
- Emila Road
- 28 Stewards Dr
- 57 Korrongulla Cres
- 8 Esperance Dr
- Ocean Street
- 56 Burdekin Dr
- 54 Burdekin Dr
- Caloola Avenue
- Rosina Street
- Saint James Crescent
- 7 Bloodwood Pl
- 6 Merimbula Cl
- 16 Hickory St
- 43 Mallon Ave
- 16 Saltwater Cct
- 28 Coral Tree Cres
- Finch Street
- 86 Roper Rd
- 8 Graham St
- 9 Cox Parade
- 8 Kookaburra Pl
- 3 She Oak Pl
- 12 Howell Ave
- Blackman Parade
- 36 Ramah Ave
- 1 Leslie St
- 14 Vista Ave
- 57 Pioneer Rd
- 10 Dovers Ave
- Timberi Avenue
- 24 Pioneer Dr
- 27 Bambil Cres
- 352 Kanahooka Rd
- 15 Tamarind Dr
- Poplar Avenue
- 36 Blackbutt Way
- 6 Welmont Pl
- 20 Stockman Rd
- 38 Hamilton St
- 13 Boxwood Ave
- 10 Halyard St
- 13 Bottlebrush Dr
- 11 Bottlebrush Dr
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Grace Crivellaro
Court reporter for the Illawarra Mercury.
Court reporter for the Illawarra Mercury.
