The White Rose City Blooms Brightest Under Holiday Lights

York, Pennsylvania — the White Rose City — is a place where Revolutionary War history, industrial grit, and modern creativity converge in one of Central Pennsylvania's most dynamic urban centers. During the holiday season, this storied city takes on a special glow, and Penn Holiday Lights is honored to help homeowners and businesses across York's diverse neighborhoods shine with professional, expertly designed lighting installations. Few cities can claim York's singular distinction: it served as the temporary capital of the Continental Congress in 1777 and 1778, the very place where the Articles of Confederation were drafted. That deep sense of history permeates the city's architecture and streetscapes today. Walk through The Avenues district and you will find grand Victorian homes with ornamental ironwork, deep wraparound porches, and intricate millwork that practically beg for elegant roofline lighting, garland wraps, and softly glowing window displays. Cross into the revitalized Royal Square Arts District, where creative energy meets preserved 19th-century commercial facades, and the possibilities for dramatic holiday installations multiply. South Side's sturdy brick row homes carry the legacy of York's manufacturing heyday, their uniform rooflines creating a striking visual rhythm when lined with warm white lights. At the heart of downtown, York Central Market — one of the oldest public markets in the country — anchors a walkable commercial core that transforms each December into a festive gathering place. Nearby, the Strand-Capitol Performing Arts Center and the York County History Center draw visitors who marvel at the city's cultural offerings. PeoplesBank Park, home to the York Revolution, stands as a proud community landmark visible from many surrounding neighborhoods. Beyond the city center, the suburban communities of Springettsbury and Spring Garden townships offer spacious mid-century ranches, modern colonials, and generous lots where our team can create sweeping lighting displays with tree wraps, pathway accents, and illuminated yard features. Neighboring towns like Dallastown, Red Lion, and Dover each add their own character to the greater York area, and many of our clients in those communities discovered us through the stunning installations we have completed right here in the city. York's architectural diversity — from stately Victorians and American Foursquares to comfortable suburban homes — means no two installations are alike, and that is exactly what inspires our design team. Penn Holiday Lights uses only commercial-grade LED products, handles every detail from design through takedown and storage, and backs every project with our satisfaction guarantee. Ready to let your York home or business bloom this holiday season? Contact us today for your free estimate and join the growing number of White Rose City residents who trust Penn Holiday Lights to make the season unforgettable.