LeRoy Christmas House lights up holidays

Posted on December 9, 2017
After setting up decorations for years, John Hamblin is allowing people to walk through his Christmas house. (Photo courtesy Lindsey Harrison/WMBD)

By Lindsey Harrison/WMBD

LEROY – A local family wants to make sure everyone can enjoy a winter wonderland this holiday season.

John Hamblin and his family have been going all out on their Christmas decorations for years.

Hamblin has been adding to his collection each year, and hasmade many of the decorations himself. From bears riding sleds, to Candyland, to Santa’s workshop, this home has something for everyone.

This year, the Hamblins decided to take it a step further – it’s open for you to walk through.

“It was just because we have so much detail this year. We have a giant candy land back there and unless you can get close to it, you really can’t tell what it is from the street,” Hamblin explained. “We like to see the joy.”

You can see the decorations at 400 S. Buck in LeRoy. The lights are on each night from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. each night. If you’re lucky, Hamblin’s wife Shirley might be dressed as Frosty to greet you.

Lindsey Harrison can be reached at [email protected].

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