And thanks to North Texas local Chad Handley, exploring those displays is easier than ever with his rapidly expanding Christmas light tracker: GlowRoute.
Now in its 4th year, GlowRoute has grown dramatically:
π Year 1: 8 routes & just over 100 addresses
π Today: 30+ optimized routes & 232+ displays (and growing!)
π Now expanding across Texas, DFW & Lubbock
π Explore GlowRoute: https://glowroute.us
π GlowRoute: Created by North Texas Innovator Chad Handley
Originally featured by NBC-DFW, Chad Handley’s Christmas light mapping idea quickly became a North Texas tradition. Today, GlowRoute has become one of the most widely used tools for families across Denton County wanting to explore the season’s best displays.
The latest version features curated routes and displays across:
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Flower Mound – Wellington, Bridlewood, Canyon Falls
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Highland Village – Castlewood, Highland Shores, Highland Meadows
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Argyle – 5T Ranch, Country Lakes, Harvest
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Denton – Southridge, Holly Ridge, Forrestridge, Idiots Hill
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Corinth – Oakmont, Meadow Oaks, The Preserve
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Lewisville – Garden Ridge Estates, Valley Vista, The Summit
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Northlake / Pecan Square – Harvest, Canyon Falls
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Bartonville – including the iconic Bartonville Pecan Christmas Tree, recently featured in Texas Monthly
π https://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/bartonville-pecan-tree-lights-holidays/
If it lights up in North Texas, GlowRoute is mapping it.
π Start exploring: https://glowroute.us
β¨ GlowRoute Features: A Magical Holiday Experience, Built for North Texas
GlowRoute is more than a map, it’s your personalized holiday adventure planner.
β¨ 30+ Optimized Christmas Light Routes
Built for clean, efficient navigation across Denton County.
β¨ 232+ Residential Displays (Daily Updates)
User-submitted homes, fan favorites, and legendary neighborhoods.
β¨ Turn-by-Turn Holiday Navigation
Tap → Drive → Enjoy.
β¨ Local Holiday Events + Ticket Links
Tree lightings, parades, winter festivals & more.
β¨ Interactive Filters
Sort by music-sync, walk-throughs, brightness level, inflatables & other criteria.
β¨ Rate & Save Your Favorites
Highlight the best displays in Denton, Flower Mound, Highland Village, Argyle, Corinth, Lewisville, and more.
β¨ Custom Route Builder
Perfect for planning family nights, date nights, and visiting relatives.
GlowRoute now includes full route support in Lubbock, with more Texas cities joining soon.
π Experience the Best Christmas Lights Across Denton County & Beyond
Whether you're planning a cozy family drive, hosting out-of-town guests, or starting a new North Texas holiday tradition, GlowRoute makes the entire experience magical, easy, and incredibly local.
Support a North Texas creator and dive into the brightest season of the year.
π Explore GlowRoute now: https://glowroute.us
π Read about the Bartonville Pecan Tree:
https://www.texasmonthly.com/travel/bartonville-pecan-tree-lights-holidays/
John & Jennifer Shelby
Shelby Realty Group: Brokered by REAL Broker, LLC
π 469-586-8998 | π§ jshelby@shelbyrealtygroup.com
https://www.shelbyrealtygroup.com/