Civic Pride volunteers found that it was difficult to select the best decorated home this year because there were more beautifully decorated homes than ever before. Nearly every area in the community had lights an creative efforts evident, whereas in the past whole neighborhoods would be dark.
This project began in 2003 with the generous support of Otto & Sons Nursery and has grown steadily through the years.
And so…”ta da!”…this years’ winner is located at 117 Bridlewood Lane, the home of Rosa Linda Rangel, husband Oscar Pachecoand and children, Alan and Kayla. The family moved to Fillmore in 2002 and continue to add to their display. Linda, as she is called, says Oscar and she decorate together, but he does the roof and eaves, which is dangerous, but produces an amazing backdrop for all the lawn figures and blow-ups.
Linda invited me to look inside the living room, where they have a nativity above a snowy village with all the buildings lighted and music playing.
The family begins all this decorating before Thanksgiving to be ready for December. Now they can look forward to using the gift card donated by Otto & Sons Nursery on Guiberson Road.
There were so many honorable mentions that in some cases, I just listed the streets. Some are past winners, so be sure to see them: 910 Taylor Lane was a winner in 2009 with a great display of bears, 360 C Street won in 2011, 406 Robin Court won in 2012, 408 Edgewood Drive won several years before we began keeping track, and 910 Sespe Avenue won in 2020. Other great ones to see are 969 5th Street,305 B Street, 503 Mockingbird Lane, 876 River Street, and 319 River Street. Check out the newer homes in The Bridges, like 282 Azalea Street. Traditions neighborhood on Goodenough Road is well decorated too! Remember, you have another opportunity to win next year.