Where to find Murray Bridge’s best Christmas lights in 2024

The winners of the city’s annual Christmas lights awards have been announced – here are the addresses worth visiting.

Peri Strathearn

Dec 19, 2024 — 2 min read

Lights blaze on the Old Princes Highway at Murray Bridge East as Alec Thomson, inset, receives his award from Vanessa Leigh. Photos: Alec Thomson, Peri Strathearn.

Every year, Alec Thomson becomes a minor celebrity in Murray Bridge for his dazzling display of computer-controlled, musically synchronised Christmas lights.

But this year he’s gone bigger than ever – and he’s won an award for his efforts.

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