Christmas Tree Lane’s 97th Anniversary began with a walk-night for the public with vehicles barred from driving along Van Ness Avenue on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 in Fresno. Second walk-night is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 11. See the video on Fresno Bee’s website.
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — For many people in central California, the opening of Christmas Tree Lane marks the start of the holiday season. And the fun kicks off Tuesday evening with a Walk Night. The recent rains and late Thanksgiving holiday set homeowners back. They are hurrying to get up all the lights and decorations many have come to love. See this story on ABC30’s website.
Despite the rainy weather, decorations went up along Van Ness Avenue in Fresno, in the Fig Garden Area. On Sunday, homeowners were busy with last minute preps, gearing up for this age-old tradition. The weather outside was frightful, but the spirit of Christmas Tree Lane is so delightful.
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Christmas Tree Lane in Fresno kicks off with its first walk only night Tuesday. See the interview on the Your Central Valley Website.
FRESNO, Greg and Dana Pratt admired new growth on a cedar tree in front of the home they own in Fresno’s Old Fig Garden neighborhood on Friday. “Yes!” Dana said of a sprig of youthful, silvery needles. “It’s not dying. It’s still trying.” Read the whole story on Fresno Bee’s website.
When the days grow short, holiday lights start twinkling. We’ve tracked down a number of the biggest or most entertaining light displays around the West; some are near, some are far but all are worth seeing. You can view the full list, which includes Fresno’s Christmas Tree Lane, on the LA Times website by clicking here.
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — Bad news, Christmas Tree Lane lovers! There will be no shuttle operating during Walk Nights at this year’s event. Tree Fresno, which operates the shuttle service every year, announced that they have decided to “recommit to our mission of transforming the San Joaquin Valley with trees, greenways, and beautiful landscapes”. See the full story on ABC30’s website.
Christmas Tree Lane is a Fresno staple. Take a look at this 360-view from YourCentralValley as thousands of residents visit.
Christmas Tree Lane is a Fresno staple. Take a look at this 360-view as thousands of residents visit. #YourCentralValley360
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Christmas Tree Lane is a tradition in the Central Valley that’s nearly 100 years old. The homes and trees along Van Ness Boulevard in Fresno’s Fig Garden neighborhood are decorated in their holiday best. Check out this great video on the Valley PBS website by clicking here.
Thousands enjoyed the last “walk only” night at Christmas Tree Lane, celebrating its 96th year. 25 days each December, circuit breakers activate what Dean Alexander calls the longest Christmas Tree Lane in the world. Turning on two miles worth of Christmas lights from Shields to Shaw. And what a sight they are, bringing out the holiday cheer. Read the rest of this story on yourcentralvalley.com