Christmas Lights On Tour

12/28/2023

We are still up and running! We will be shutting down on Jan 1. Happy New Year to everyone!
Thanks for coming this year!

12/16/2023

We are up and running nightly from dusk till about 9p during the week and 11 on Fri & Sat. We are not doing the charity thing this year, so we ask that you donate to your favorite charity and let us know!
It's been a tough year for many - we wish you all the best wishes and joy that you can handle!

RAIN: Please remember that when bad weather comes, we may be shutting down to save the system. Water and Electricity don't always get along! Posted closings will appear on the page.

01/07/2023

Just so everyone knows, we are still accepting donations until 1/15 through The Pensacola Ice Flyers site. You can scan the QR code and make a donation!

We tried really hard this year to beat our efforts from last year, but we just didn't do as good as we hoped it would. We will post the final tally once the QR codes close and we settle the accounting parts.

01/07/2023

Hi Friends! I wanted to say Thank You to all those that came by and enjoyed the lights! 3 weeks to get up and 3 days to get down - we should be finished by this weekend.

Next year, we will have MORE lights and some new songs - and we are starting earlier and hope to be 100% by Thanksgiving weekend.

We are also looking for corporate sponsors for donations next year. Our Charity of choice will be announced in June. We may also offer 2 choices next year or you can do both! We want to also help a family in need or a family that has lost someone of importance to our community (a home-town hero for example).
Don't forget to share this post with your friends and like/follow!

See you all Next Year!

Wishing you all the best in health and prosperity!

12/31/2022

We're down tonight. Half the circuit got flooded. We how to be back up tomorrow night. Stay tuned!

12/29/2022

As of today (12/29) ~ we are still planning on running the light show through the evening of Jan 1st. We know we have some "bad weather" coming in with lots of rain and very high winds over the next couple of days - so make sure you follow us for updates if we have to shut down for a night. We'd hate for you to make the trip and the show is down.
Happy New Year!

12/25/2022

We are still up and running through the evening of 1/1. Some wind damages but all is still good! Christmas Eve, we had a line of cars a dozen deep on the street, plus more cars in front. Thank You to all that have come to enjoy our gift of smiles! Please remember that we do this for charity and any donations are greatly appreciated! Big Brothers / Big Sisters of NWFL and The Buccella Family for 2022! The Ice Flyers are handling the donations through their site. Find the QR code and do what you can!

Merry Christmas!

12/22/2022

Made the front page of our local newspaper!

12/22/2022

12/22/2022

WOW! Thank you South Santa Rosa News! Your post and article! We're had so many folks stop by tonight from your article!

12/21/2022

We should be running through Christmas, stay tuned for weather updates, we are planning on keeping the lights on! Merry Christmas!

12/21/2022

Some TSO for you!

12/21/2022

Hi friends! A few pics from our Santa visit! If you came to see us and want to share your pics, please comment with them! Thanks to all those that came! We had about 100 people show up. All enjoyed Santa, Hot Chocolate and candy canes! Please remember, we do this for charity! If you can help support them, please do. 100% of the donations go to the charities!

12/21/2022

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=3382786055313564&id=1619922901599897&mibextid=Nif5oz

Tom Petska has been lighting up his home with tens of thousands of Christmas lights since moving to Tiger Point six yeags ago, and he’s started using the effort to aid local charities. Last year the Petska’s collected donations for Gulf Coast Kids’ House. This year, Tom’s teamed up with the ...

12/16/2022

There are good people still out there! An Amazon driver delivered some things for us (for this weekends Santa visit) and he commented on all the lights. I explained what we do and for whom (the kids). He said it was great that we can do something like this. After leaving and dropping off some packages on our street - he came back and handed me a few dollars and said "It's all the cash I have, but make sure it gets to that family". Every little bit helps!

Bless him and all those that come see our Christmas joy and those that choose to support our cause (or "claus" is better!).
🥰

12/16/2022

FROM GULF BREEZE NEWS: (gulfbreezenews.com)

Tiger Point homeowner decorates for fun, charity

Gulf Breeze News | on December 15, 2022

Tom Petska does an animated, choreographed Christmas light show each year. There are about 27,000 lights in his display, which he says takes about three weeks to install.

“We’ve been in GB for about six years now,” Petska said. Last year, the charity the light display supported was Gulf Coast Kids House.

“This year, we are working with Greg Harris, the owner of the Ice Flyers. One of the Ice Flyer’s charities is Big Brothers/Big Sisters and also the Buccella family. Whatever is raised will be raised 50/50,” Petska said.

There is a QR code on all the signs at his home so people who appreciate the lights can you select the amount to donate.

Dan Buccella was a former Ice Flyer and a resident of Gulf Breeze who passed away after a brief illness.

Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus are coming Sunday, Dec. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. Children are invited to visit with Santa, drink free hot chocolate and get a candy cane. Parents can take photos of their children with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

The home is located at 1338 Tour Drive in Gulf Breeze.

12/16/2022

12/14/2022

We Survived! All electrical was checked and displays put back up! 100% for now! Hope to see you very soon!

12/13/2022

Santa Boogie Choo Choo! Kinda Cool! What do you think?

12/13/2022

Just in case anyone asks, the cross that is on my roof, was built for my father in law, that was going through some things and passed in early 2019. The cross was built for him in late 2018. It's known as " Chuck's Cross" and will be a part of the display as long as we do it. It serves us as a reminder of those that loved us, those that supported us, and are with us in spirit. This cross, is for all those that have family in heaven.

12/13/2022

One Child, awesome song! I spent over 70 hours programming this one. My personal Picaso of light to music. Very proud of the way it turned out!

12/12/2022

Come See Santa & Mrs. Claus on December 18th from 4 pm to 6pm. Bring the kids and get picures with Santa and hopefully hot cocoa!

12/12/2022

This Year Supporting Big Brothers & Big Sisters and The Buccella Family! Please donate if you can - we do this out of love for our community and hope that our community can pay it forward to our charities. Donations this year will be split between our 2 charities. Donations can be made through the QR code in the picture and are being handled by The Ice Flyers.

12/12/2022

Merry Christmas To All! We are up and running this year! We added more lights (about 25,000 lights now). The show runs nightly from dusk until about 9pm (weekdays) and until about 10:30pm on Friday and Saturday nights. Weather permitting - we know water and electricity don't go well together - the show will run nightly until 1/1/23! We will post if we have to shut the show down if we have issues.