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The neighbors behind the glow.

The Light Guys started with a wish — to see all of Bakersfield glow at Christmas. Founder Brendan Collins began stringing lights for his neighbors in 2008, and we've been spreading that holiday cheer one rooftop at a time ever since. No franchise, no call center — just local people who love Christmas lights a little too much.

Our story

It started with a family tradition.

Growing up, founder Brendan Collins hung Christmas lights with his family every holiday season — a tradition that brought everyone together and lit up the whole block for neighbors and passers-by alike.

As the years went by, Brendan started dreaming of seeing his whole hometown glow like that. So in 2008 he began stringing lights for a few neighbors — then for homes all across Bakersfield. Nearly two decades later, that same wish still drives every install: bring a little time-tested holiday cheer to your home, your street and your business. Nothing would make us happier.

How we got here

From one wish to the whole city in lights.

2008

Brendan's first season

Founder Brendan Collins starts hanging lights for neighbors around Bakersfield, turning a cherished family tradition into a calling.

2010s

Word spreads across town

One block becomes many. We move to fully leased, commercial-grade lights so every display looks brand new and nobody stores a thing.

Season

Lighting homes and businesses

Rented lights, installation and maintenance bring the holiday display together.

Today

The season, handled

Design, installation, seasonal maintenance and January removal are handled by our team.

Commercial holiday lighting installed by The Light Guys

How we work

Clean installs, leased lights, handled end to end.

The point is not just getting lights up. It is getting the whole season handled cleanly, safely, and predictably.

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Design and installRooflines, trees, wreaths, walkways and commercial facades planned before anyone climbs.

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Maintenance during the seasonIf a strand or timer needs attention, the crew comes back and keeps the display sharp.

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Take-down and storageJanuary is handled too, so customers are not left with boxes of lights in the garage.

Our commitment

Built to be cherished, not thrown away.

We started The Light Guys to create things with meaning and longevity. In today's disposable world, we find real joy in making something that's cherished for years to come — and our commitment is simple: to you, and to your satisfaction.

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Installation handled for you

Our crew handles the rooflines, lights and cords as part of your installation. Tell us about access and power requirements when requesting a quote.

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Treat every home like ours

Clean cord routing, hidden timers, tidy clips and a careful take-down. If we wouldn't want it on our house, it doesn't go on yours.

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Local, and here to stay

We live here too. When you call, you reach the people who'll be standing on your lawn next week — not a national booking line.

2008

Founded in Bakersfield

Leased

Lights for the season

January

Seasonal removal

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