Photo courtesy of Holidays on Franklin
View 10 properties come to light this holiday season during Christmas on Franklin.
Franklin Street in Vancouver is known for going all out during the holidays. The event features thousands of lights along with themed displays.
If you’re looking for even more free holiday light displays, here are some of the best in and around Portland:
- Portland Christmas Ships Parade Schedule
- Christmas on the Campground
- Peacock Lane: Portland’s Christmas Street
- Lightopia: Hillsboro’s Free Drive-Through Light Display
Here are the details about the 2025 Christmas on Franklin light display.
2025 Christmas on Franklin
See more than 200,000 lights, 45 holiday figures, 25 animated trees, five nativity scenes at 10 participating homes on Franklin Street during Christmas on Franklin. Holiday lights and music are on nightly from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. December 1-30, 2025.
You can walk through or drive by the 10 light displays. Along with the lights are Santa visits, live entertainment and surprise guest appearances from movie characters, such as Elsa and The Grinch.
Event Schedule
Christmas on Franklin also features events on select nights. There’s even snowfall on special evenings before and on Christmas.
I’ll post the event schedule as soon as it is announced.
Start times vary. Be sure to check the holiday display’s social media for updates.
This holiday light display is free to attend. Christmas on Franklin is at 4616 NW Franklin Street in Vancouver. For more information, visit the event website.
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