Christmas Lights In Rancho Cucamonga on Thoroughbred and Saphire




For nearly 25 years the "people of Thoroughbred Lane" (Near Hillside and Sapphire north of the 210 Freeway) in Rancho Cucamonga have been putting on some of the best Christmas lights displays in the Inland Empire. The light displays are usually on beginning just after Thanksgiving and stay up only until Christmas day. They light up around dark and to keep the neighborhood sane, are usually turned off by 11pm. Police usually setup barricades and control traffic as Christmas approaches so to beat the crowds it's best to come early in the month of December - Don't wait until Christmas Eve or Christmas night!

The light displays are around Thoroughbred near Sapphire. If coming on the 210 Freeway, exit Carnelian and go north (toward the mountains). Come early and expect to sit in a line of cars especially if you come in the days just before Christmas.

The best (secret) place to park is on Vinmar Avenue or Orchard St. Come up Carnelian to Hillside, turn left and head west. Go PAST Sapphire one block and turn left on Vinmar. Follow Vinmar to Orchard and turn left, or go past Orchard and park before Sapphire. You are then a short walk down Sapphire to the lights.

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when is the last day to go see the lights?

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According to all those words on the page right above where you asked, they are up until Christmas:

"The light displays are usually on beginning just after Thanksgiving and stay up only until Christmas day."

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Do anyone know if they do it thru the weekday; And about what time do ppl stop selling the goodies?.

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does anyone know if they do it even if it is raining or sprinkling. we want to go tonight but it is supposed to sprinkle.

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I see why not I have been there a few times bundle up coats & gloves some neighbors serve hot chocolate with a charge.

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im looking into going tomorrow night.. do u by anychance know how to get there fromm the 10 freeway going west.. i live in redlands...

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Thank you so much for that information. Do you know the last day to view the lights. I have some family that is coming down for New Years and they would love to see the display?

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I have experienced this about 3 years ago. I recommend walking so you can enjoy everything and take advantage of buying some treats.

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Where is this exactly? Is there a certain time to get there when all the light turn on? Do we park, drive thru, or walk? Will this be happening December 14, 2012? Please write back, thank you.

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They block the streets off so walking is considered.

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its over in rancho cucamonga on throughbread st. mainstreet is voneyard/carnelian. they start when it gets dark. you can drive through (you have to go up sapphire) or walk through. it sarted in the beginning of december it is everyday

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my question is if going East on the 210 where would I get off the freeway?

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Probably easiest to get off at Carnelian.. here is a link to a map of the area: Christmast Light Area <-

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So kind of you thank you!

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Okay, thank you very much!:)

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My family and I just got back from there. It was our first time. We are going back again next Friday. It is ammmmmaaaaazing!

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Were you able to drive through like years past or is it just walkimg permitted now?

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We drove through but we will definetly walk next time. I was too worried about not hitting pedestrians and couldn't take my time to look at all the displays. Besides they have hot chocolate, churro, cupcake, and coffee stands. It just seemed like more fun to walk. I have a 5 and 8 year old and they kept saying they would rather walk. We just weren't prepared for the cold so we stayed in our car.

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We did the same thing last Thur. the kids kept saying lets get out but wasn't prepared for it and yep trying to focus on the people walking didn't let me see much :) We might go again this week and walk.

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Was it crowded on a Sunday night??

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We were there early so it wasn't that crowded yet we probably did it all in 20 minutes. My friend went last night she said it took over an hour and they drove through also. As we were driving away though we could see a huge line of cars forming on sapphire.

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Just wondering if the lights are up every day of the week or just on the weekends?

Thank you.

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when do they usually turn off on wekends?

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Seven nights a week, but most usually turn off between 8 & 9:pm Sunday-Thursday. Enjoy!

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We made it tonight, PERFECT! not crowded, so I didn't have to find parking and get the kids out of the car, just drove through the neighborhood. I went about 6 pm (Thur night). I recommend going during the week to avoid the weekend crowds. Some houses were selling popcorn, churros, hot cocoa etc. My kids really enjoyed it. Next year I will drag hubby along and park the car and walk with the kids, but my kids are 2, 3, and 6 and would be all over the place and with the cars driving and no sidewalks for us to walk on I would need an extra body to help :) I hope you all get to go see it, the work these people do is amazing and I TRULY APPREICATE IT THANK YOU FROM MY AND MY FAMILY, MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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I recently moved to the area and had the opportunity to experience the amazing display of lights last year with my 2 year old daughter and my wife. I never had anything like this where I grew up and found it to be just as exciting for me as it was for my daughter. This instantly became our family tradition and plan on visiting again this year. I would also like to show support for the families that put on this wonderful event and ask that people do a better job of respecting these beautiful homes by not allowing yourselves or others to deface property or litter on peoples lawns. This is a wonderful experience that these people have unselfishly given for all to share, so let's make sure we do our part as visitors to insure this display happens for many years to come.

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im looking into going tomorrow night.. do u by anychance know how to get there fromm the 10 freeway going west.. i live in redlands...

Directions to the Lights in Rancho Cucamonga

If you are coming from the West (Redlands), take the 15 N to the 210 W (if you go to the 57, you'll be going about 25 miles out of your way and making a big loop).. THEN exit Carnellian make a right and go up to Lemon or Banyan and make a left to Sapphire, then make another right and go a few streets up - you can't miss it from there. If it's dark, you'll already be stuck in the traffic jam so just follow everyone else.
Here is a map to the area:

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from the 10 you can go to 57 north to 210 east exit carnellian make right go to 19 th st. make right go to Sapphire make right go over 210 fwy . go to Thoroughbread make left and you are there.
have a great time

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I agree... I used to live in ontario area and went for the firs time. And my husband and i enjoyed it just as much as our daughter. Now 9 yrs later we continue to go every year with our 2 daughters. It has become one of our family christmas traditions.We look forward to keeping this tradition for many more years to come.

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We tried years ago with daughter but the traffic to get to them was CRAZY. I know have 3 kids (6, 3, 2) and they love when we walk around our neighborhood in Upland but since most of the kids in my area are grown not nearly as many people put up decorations. So I think we might try got to Sapphire tonight if its not raining, I'm hoping if we go as it's getting dark we might get lucky. I have taken the kids during the day to see the decorations with no crowds and it's not as spectacular without the lights of course but it's just as great to see all the wonderful decorations. I can only imagine what it looks like with lights. I appreciate all the work those homeownders put into it and all the smiles it brings to children. I'm sorry that there are those people that cause problems.

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For those of you that have gone, is this something they do all week or just the weekend? I was thinking if we go during the week we might not get as much traffic?? We didn't make it last weekend due to the rain so hubby and I were hoping to go early next week and surprise the kids. Hubby isn't thrilled with the idea but I can't wait :)

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We always go during the week. After seeing the mile-long lines of cars an a Saturday a few years ago, we'll never try again Fri-Sun!

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THANKS!! We will give it a try one day next week.

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Do you know if the lights will be up tonight? Will the crowds start tonight as well?

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Has it started already?!

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most of the lights are up right after thanksgiving and are most definitely up during the first week of december. they stay up til after christmas, but i wouldnt count on seeing everything at its most decorated state. its fun to drive through but there is usually a flow and people get stupid honking at cars to move along like they came there in a big hurry. so its best to walk. its not too bad if the kids are bundled up. but beware. there are alot of people selling sugary sweets & junk foods. =P so, if you are not going to want to hear the kids screaming for yummy treats, i would drive. hope you have a super fun time, its truly amazing every year!

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i am curious to find out how soon do the christmas lights go up?

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Just passed by right now..a couple houses are up and others are preparing:) should be up by December.!

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Hello,

Will there be Xmas lights display this year? My family would like to go there next weekend. How late in the evening do they have the lights on?

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YES!!! They put up the lights every year.
They leave them on until around 11pm, but I don't remember exactly.

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Hi i was wondering if u think the lights will all be up by Sat?

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Hi i was wondering if u think the lights will all be up by Sat?

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Ho i was wondering if u think the rights will all be up by Sat?

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I really enjoy seeing the light with my Family. I also really enjoy seeing the big smile on my daughters face.I always have a great experience whenever I go!!! Special thanks to the residence that makes it happen

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When do they start to put up Christmas lights on??

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We went for the first time last year with our family and we all really enjoyed it. By accident we went the Saturday when all the skits and dancers were there and would love to make it on the weekend they are all there again, could you please send me that info ?

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What's the address so I can map.it?

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Google the South Pole. Lots of lights there.

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How late do the lights stay on until? I'd love to see them after work but i close late

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