CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - In order to keep our community safe, and move up in the Governor's tiered system for re-opening, Sacramento County has put together recommendations for holiday gatherings. Please click here to view the complete list of recommendations from Sacramento County's Environmental Management Department.

Among the list of recommendations, Sacramento County is encouraging everyone to view holiday light displays from their car. If you need to walk to view lights, please wear your face covering and keep social distance from those not in your family.

Here are two ways to celebrate safely in Citrus Heights:

1. The Miracle on Fountain Square Drive Event | Thursday, December 10 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. | Drive-Through Starting at City Hall
   This year, the Citrus Heights Police Department, it's Youth & Family Services Division, and Police Activities League, along with City Staff, have put together a safe, drive-through holiday event for our community! Come see the "Miracle on Fountain Square Drive" on December 10, from 5 - 7 p.m. Visitors will need to stay in their cars and drive a route by City Hall and the CHPD's front lot to drop off letters to Santa, wave hello to him, get a goodie bag, see specially lit trees and decorated patrol cars, greet holiday characters, and more! 
   
   If you would like to bring new toys or canned foods to donate, the CHPD will have collection bins. This event will be held in compliance with State and County COVID guidelines. This will be drive-through only with no pedestrians admitted.

Learn more about this event on Facebook.

1. Visit the Best Lights in Citrus Heights, and Nominate Neighbors or Your Own Home!

The City of Citrus Heights is excited to announce its second annual “Best Lights in Citrus Heights” competition. If you’re a holiday lights enthusiast, email photos of your decorated home in Citrus Heights to enter the competition. Nominations will be accepted through December 18, and they will be listed on our Best Lights in Citrus Heights Map. You can click the map link now to view last year's winners!

John Barth, one of the 2019 Best Lights in Citrus Heights winners, is gearing up for another year of holiday cheer!