Indio Lights - Computer animated Light Display

The lights are officially on!!  We're keeping the lights on according to the schedule below. 

Our computer synchronized shows have started.  Shows will change slightly for the remainder of this week as we tweak things.

Display Information

Approximately 45,000 lights

176 computer controlled channels, 30 DMX channels

Five AC solid state relays controlled by a DC controller

7,000 feet of extension cords

Pulling 115 amps over 11 circuits when all lights are on full power

Frequently Asked Questions

Nutcracker Video - Indio Lights 2007

Wizards Video - Indio Lights - 2007

Salute to our Soldiers

We have included a song in our rotation this year as a salute to the men and women serving in our armed forces.  Also included is a custom made yellow ribbon that includes over 700 yellow and white lights and our mesquite trees are adorned with red, white and blue lights.  We are extremely grateful for those who serve our country and allow us the freedoms we have as Americans.  Their sacrifices during the holidays are more than most of us can comprehend, we are forever in their debt.  To those solders making sacrifices for our freedom, we salute you. 

2008 display hours:

Monday - Friday: 5:30 PM - 10 PM

Saturday - Sunday - 5 PM - 10:30 PM
 

47751 Calle Diamante
Indio, CA 92201
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Contact Us

Click here to make an online donation to the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission.  

Other Projects:

The Palm Springs Festival of Lights parade was held on Saturday, December 6th, 2008.  This year marked the first year I was involved with a float in the parade.  Odd, some would say, that someone with a hobby like mine wouldn't have already helped create a float, but indeed this was the first year. 

I, along with many great parents and students, helped work on the Xavier College Prep High School "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" float.  The school received the coveted "Sweepstakes Award" and entertained 80,000 people on the parade route.  Looking back at the experience I have to say it was amazing to see the creative abilities people have, from coming up with the concept, building it, painting it, wiring it, lighting it up, making the costumes, coordinating the entire effort - it takes a great group of people to pull this off, Xavier is fortunate to have these people. 

Here are a couple pictures of the final product.  This float was put together in about 10 hours the night prior to the parade.  We had 5500 lights on the truck alone, and another 12,000 on the float.   Total power draw was around 55 amps supplied by two 5500 watt generators. 

In memory of Jerry...

On December 9, 2007 we lost our good friend Jerry Kozitka. I had known Jerry for six years through work and over the years he became a close friend.  Jerry would always give me a hard time about the amount of time I spent putting this display up, he couldn't understand why I'd spend all this time and money on Christmas lights. But when the lights went on he was a loyal visitor and usually came to see the lights several times a year.  We were lucky to have Jerry stop by the display just a day before he left to see his family in Minnesota.  He never returned from that trip.  Although Jerry is in a better place now he will be missed greatly by those of us who knew him. 

This display is dedicated to the memory of Jerry Kozitka.

Indio Chamber of Commerce
2007 “Holiday Traditions” Decorating and Lighting Contest
Creativity Award

Indio Chamber of Commerce
2006 “Holiday Traditions” Decorating and Lighting Contest
Best Use Of Lights Award