HOWARD COUNTY, MD — The 2026 HoCo Holiday Lights map has gone live and is ready for residents and businesses to log their festival displays for others to easily find.
The map is used by people to share their festive displays and for visitors to make Howard County a seasonal destination. Since the map was created in 2021, hundreds of decorators across Howard County have registered to share their creative decorations.
"As I prepare for my next chapter outside of Howard County, I am so happy to be leaving with this project of joy, celebration, and love underway," said Howard County Executive Calvin Ball. "As a resident, I know I will be using this tool to create special holiday memories with my family this season. This interactive map project has just been a great example of how we can bring our community together in peace and rejoice in this season of giving."
To follow a bright path of lights, the publicly-driven website features displays across the county as residents and owners register their homes and businesses. Throughout the holiday season, each listing tracks the location and description of the display, display dates and hours, photos and any special instructions for that location.
Visitors can create a personalized map of holiday lights through Howard County and/or search for holiday displays by city, zip code or keyword. Check back often for the latest information as neighbors add their displays to the database throughout the season.
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