What Is SOMD Holly Jolly Light Trail?
The Holly Jolly Light Trail is a community-wide Christmas light experience featuring decorated homes across Southern Maryland.
Putting up lights?
Register your home and become part of the trail.
Love Christmas lights?
Grab the trail map, tour participating displays, and vote for your favorites.
Mark Your Calendar
2026 Holly Jolly Event Dates
Registration Opens
Get ready to light up Southern Maryland!
Registration Period
Sign up to be part of the trail.
Sign Pick Up
Hollywood Office | Waldorf - TBD Location
Trail Map Published
See the official map and plan your route!
Photos & Videos Due
Submit your display photos and videos.
Tour Guide Round 1 (7 days)
3 Tour Guides/Night – All Displays
🗳️ Voting Round 1 (7 days)
All Displays
🚗 Tour Guide Round 2 (3 days)
3 Tour Guides/Night – Top 20
🗳️ Voting Round 2 (7 days)
Top 20 Displays
Last Day of Tours
Final chance to see the displays!
Announce Top 15
Stay tuned!
Announce Top 10
We're getting closer!
Announce Top 5
The best of the best!
🏆 Winner Announcement
Find out who takes home the crown!
Simple Steps to Join the Fun
How It Works
Register
Register your home during the registration period.
Join the Trail
Your display will be part of the official Holly Jolly Light Trail.
Get the Map
The trail map will be published December 9.
Tour
Visit participating displays across Southern Maryland.
Vote
Help narrow the field through each round.
Follow the Finalists
Watch as we announce the Top 15, Top 10, Top 5, and the 2026 winner!
Be Part of Something Brighter
Why Get Involved?
Decorate Your Home
Show off your holiday spirit.
Tour the Lights
Make a night of exploring displays throughout Southern Maryland.
Vote for Your Favorites
Help determine which displays advance through each round.
Be Part of the Community
Help create a Southern Maryland holiday tradition.
Mailing List
Stay In The Loop
Sign up for updates on registration, trail map releases, voting reminders, and community announcements.
JOIN MAILING LIST →Sponsors
Help Light Up SOMD
Local businesses can support the 2026 Holly Jolly Light Trail and help make this event possible.
BECOME A SPONSOR →Rules & Safety
Keep the trail fun and safe:
- Drive slowly & respect limits.
- Do not block driveways.
- Be courteous with photos.
- Keep displays lit through Dec 27.
Follow Us
Follow for featured displays, voting reminders, and Top 20 reveals!