The festive spirit is glowing brighter this year, thanks to the efforts of Stellar Creative Marketing, which has again produced the hugely popular Eastern Bay Christmas Light Trail map.

The initiative profiles community, business and residential Christmas light displays across the Eastern Bay for everyone to enjoy.

“This is the fifth year we have compiled the Christmas map, and the displays are looking impressive,” said Cherie Stevenson, owner of Stellar Creative Marketing, a local digital marketing agency focused on profiling businesses and organisations, who leads the project.

“It’s a joy to see everyone get into the festive season,” Mrs Stevenson said.

“Profiling the houses that make a huge effort to decorate is a fun job to get to do. Some of the businesses have put in a lot of time and expense to put on a great display for the community, and we have some really great light sets ups. It’s something wonderful to go and look at with friends and whānau.”

Displays are listed across a broad area, including Whakatāne, Ōhope, Tāneatua, Kawerau, Edgecumbe, and Coastlands.

The complete list of mapped locations is accessible online through a downloadable PDF or a google map at www.stellarcreative.co.nz/glow-trail

“We are incredibly grateful for the support from our sponsors,” Mrs Stevenson said.

“Their contribution ensures we can continue to make this a wonderful annual event for the whole Eastern Bay community.”