Grand Displays for a Grand River Town
Columbia's Trusted Holiday Lighting Professionals
Columbia sits majestically along the Susquehanna River, offering stunning waterfront views and a rich industrial heritage that dates back to the colonial era. The borough was once a contender for the nation's capital, and that grand ambition is still reflected in its impressive Victorian architecture, including ornate Second Empire mansions, Italianate row homes, and stately Federal-period buildings along Locust Street. The National Watch and Clock Museum, the Columbia Market House, and the scenic riverfront park system give this town a character all its own. During the holidays, Columbia's dramatic hilltop setting and architectural grandeur create extraordinary opportunities for holiday lighting — imagine warm lights cascading down a Victorian turret with the Susquehanna River twinkling below. We love working with Columbia's historic properties, using carefully designed installations that highlight the intricate millwork, deep cornices, and wraparound porches that make this river town so visually stunning.
Perched above the mighty Susquehanna River, Columbia commands a setting unlike any other town in Lancaster County. This is a borough that once contended to become the nation's capital, and that ambition still echoes through its architecture, its culture, and its unmistakable sense of place. Penn Holiday Lights is proud to serve Columbia with professional holiday lighting installations that match the grandeur this river town deserves. The National Watch and Clock Museum — the largest horological collection in North America — speaks to Columbia's legacy as a place that has always valued craftsmanship and precision. The Columbia Market House, one of the oldest continuously operating market houses in the state, anchors the downtown commercial district, while the Veterans Memorial Bridge stretches dramatically across the Susquehanna, connecting Columbia to Wrightsville and offering sweeping views that are especially magical when the shoreline homes glow with holiday lights after dark. Columbia's Locust Street historic district is home to some of the most impressive residential architecture in all of Lancaster County. Victorian Second Empire mansions with ornate mansard roofs and iron cresting stand alongside elegant Italianate row homes featuring deep cornices, arched windows, and detailed bracketing. These are homes that were built to make a statement, and professional holiday lighting amplifies that drama in breathtaking fashion — imagine warm lights tracing the silhouette of a mansard tower against the winter sky, visible from the riverbank below. Beyond the historic district, Columbia's hilltop neighborhoods offer exceptional visibility for holiday displays, and the waterfront properties along the Susquehanna create a romantic, almost cinematic quality when illuminated at night. The combination of architectural grandeur and dramatic topography makes Columbia one of our favorite communities to work in. Neighboring Mount Joy, Marietta, and Wrightsville share in the river corridor's beauty, but Columbia stands apart with its sheer density of historic architecture and its commanding presence above the water. Penn Holiday Lights brings the technical expertise and artistic sensibility needed to do justice to Columbia's extraordinary homes. Every installation is designed to highlight the architectural features that make your property unique. Schedule your free estimate today and let us transform your Columbia home into a holiday showpiece worthy of this magnificent river town.
Holiday Lighting Services in Columbia
Full-service holiday lighting installation for homes and businesses in Columbia and Lancaster County.
Why Columbia Homeowners Choose Us
Professional Quality
Commercial-grade LED lights and expert installation that transforms your home.
All-Inclusive Service
Design, materials, installation, maintenance, removal, and storage — all included.
Local & Insured
Based right here in Central PA. Fully licensed, insured, and part of your community.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
If you're not thrilled, we'll make it right. That's our promise.
Columbia Holiday Lighting Pricing
Most residential projects in Columbia range from $500 to $3,000+, depending on home size, roofline length, and design complexity.
Factors that affect pricing in Columbia include victorian second empire mansions, italianate row homes, federal-period buildings, and riverfront properties, lot size, number of trees, and the scope of your vision.
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Columbia Holiday Lighting FAQ
Yes, Columbia's ornate Victorian architecture is one of our specialties. We design installations that highlight turrets, cornices, wraparound porches, and other period details.
We serve all of Columbia Borough and surrounding Manor Township, including the beautiful riverfront properties along the Susquehanna.
Columbia's hilltop setting above the Susquehanna creates dramatic visibility for holiday displays. Lit homes can be seen from across the river, making for truly spectacular presentations.
Columbia is approximately 10 minutes from our Mount Joy headquarters, making it one of our most convenient service areas.
Absolutely. We use non-invasive installation methods that respect historic preservation standards while still creating beautiful, impactful holiday displays.
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