‘Light up the Pines’ holiday decorating program returns to Ocean Pines

In a time when COVID-19 has changed many holiday traditions, one annual favorite - “Light Up the Pines” – is returning to bring cheer to the Ocean Pines community.
 
Residents who have decked out their homes for the holidays are encouraged to share their outdoor displays with others by registering for the program. Participants will be featured on an online Google map, which will include locations of the decorated homes. 

As an added incentive, program sponsor Choptank Electric Cooperative will be giving holiday gift baskets to the first 20 households that sign up beginning Monday, Nov. 16. 

“Choptank Electric Cooperative is pleased to be part of the holiday spirit in Ocean Pines with the ‘Light Up the Pines’ event,” said Elizabeth Hallett, manager of marketing and communications. “We hope our members enjoy bringing holiday fun to the neighborhood!”

Households interested in participating should submit a name, address and phone number via email to [email protected] or by calling 410-641-7717.

The initial deadline to register is Friday, Dec. 4, although residents may continue to sign up through the holiday season to have their homes included on the online map.

The map of participating homes may be viewed at https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1WwK5e47ZJjK11paT5jZ69HqobWwf_3nA&usp=sharing.