T’was three weeks before Christmas and all down the block

These neighbors strung lights so that children could gawk

High up on the ladder was Don, and old soul

Who strung lights on the tree with his long, custom pole

Candy Cane Lane welcomes Santa every year

And hundreds of families seeking this season’s cheer

It’s a tradition that dates back to the Second World War

On opening night, St. Nick alights the decor

Before the big night, there are bulbs to replace

And wires to check – stand back – just in case!

For 32 years Scott has built this tradition

In fact, this tree has its own power transmission

The crowds donate money to help pay the bills

And the city steps up to control the crowd’s ills

But there’s a cost to it all that money can’t measure

When neighbors compete to keep up with peer pressure

On this street – holiday magic is real

Santa? He’s not a hoax

The legends alive thanks to neighborly love

And…dad jokes. 

Candy Cane Lane is located at 1200 E Acacia St. El Segundo, CA 90245. Santa will alight the street Saturday, Dec. 14 at approximately 7 p.m.