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Over the years, the Grandinetti Christmas Lights have become a familiar holiday tradition in Cary, drawing thousands of visitors and attention from local news outlets across the Triangle.
From the scale of the display to the story behind the lights and their connection to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, we’re grateful to the journalists who have helped share the tradition with the community.
Featured Coverage
CBS 17 Local News
“Cary’s Viral Christmas Light Display Raises Funds for St. Jude"
December 19, 2025
CBS 17 featured the Grandinetti Christmas Lights as a standout Cary holiday tradition, highlighting the massive display, its growing popularity, and the mission behind it — raising support for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
The story showcases how a neighborhood Christmas display has become something much bigger: a community experience that brings people together while helping support children and families facing serious illness.
WRAL News
“Waterfall of Christmas lights: Cary home flips switch on 250,000 lights”
December 19, 2024
WRAL featured the signature “waterfall” of lights cascading from the trees above Council Gap Court, along with the months of preparation and the creative fishing-pole method used to place strands high into the branches.
