Ivanhoe's The Boulevard renowned for Christmas lights

Ivanhoe's The Boulevard renowned for Christmas lights
Jonathan ChancellorDecember 21, 2011

Homes from Ivanhoe in Melbourne are regularly featured internationally given their Christmas decorations.

The blightly lit Ivanhoe houses centre around The Boulevard. It's reportedly a tradition that dates back six decades, with locals Bill King and George Whitelaw reportedly beginning the elaborate light displays in the 1950s.

An estimated 100,000 visitors come to see the decorations every year. 

Photos by Kelvin Cheong

Jonathan Chancellor

Jonathan Chancellor is one of Australia's most respected property journalists, having been at the top of the game since the early 1980s. Jonathan co-founded the property industry website Property Observer and has written for national and international publications.

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