Rusty Griswold Light Display

05/02/2026

A couple of months ago, I posted:

“What if… Rusty took the show to a larger stage 🤔”

I want to close the loop on that.

The “larger stage” I was referring to wasn’t expanding the display at my home. It was the opportunity to bring Rusty to the City of Burlington via The Lion’s Club light display at Spencer Smith Park, and contribute on a bigger scale for the community.

I had been in discussions since late 2025, and was expecting a meeting back in April to explore how I could help make that happen. Unfortunately, I never heard back, and at this point, I’ve decided to stop pursuing it.

Combined with a knee injury I suffered taking down last year’s display, and advice to stay off the roof, it’s become clear to me that age waits for nobody, and it’s time to step away.

After 10 years, I’ve officially made the decision to close the Rusty Griswold Light Display.

What started as something small turned into something truly special. Together, we raised nearly $10,000 for charities and created memories and family traditions that will last forever. Some of my favourite memories will be explaining and teaching younger kids how to build the props, program sequences themselves, and simply watching little guys and girls sing and dance along with the show.

I also want to say a heartfelt thank you to the neighbours on Devlin Drive. You put up with the traffic, the parking challenges, and even tour buses rolling through the street—and you did it with patience and support.

To my immediate neighbours—thank you for embracing it and becoming part of the show. To my “Ditto” neighbour, and my other next door neighbour who joined in, you helped make this something bigger than just one house. And to my neighbour across the street who added creative touches over the years like reflective surfaces to amplify the lights—those details didn’t go unnoticed.

This display may have had my name on it, but it was truly a neighbourhood effort.

Thank you to everyone who supported, visited, and made this what it became. ❤️

– Mike “Rusty Griswold” Madole

03/07/2026

What if…

Rusty took the show to a larger stage. 🤔

01/05/2026

That’s a wrap on this year’s Rusty Griswold Light Display. 🎄✨

Thank you to everyone who stopped by, tuned in, shared photos, and supported the display. At the time of this post, $1,680 has been raised for Halton Women’s Place — with every dollar going directly to support their work — which is something we’re incredibly proud of.

However this story continues, we’re deeply grateful for the community that made this season so meaningful. ❤️

01/04/2026

The Rusty Griswold Christmas Light Display runs for around 5 weeks every year, but some of our biggest supporters go year-round! Please be sure to check out:

Sierra's Sweet Treats
An incredible young lady from Burlington, Ontario, who is following a dream. Through her small business, she shares her incredible passion for homemade sweet treats, including treat boxes, macarons, cake pops, and more!

Finance Foundations
A huge supporter year after year of the light show who provides services for Fractional CFO, Controllership, financial consulting, general business consulting or bookkeeping services, located in Binbrook, On.

Tell them both that Rusty sent ya!

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01/04/2026

Tonight is our last night for the Rusty Griswold 2025/26 Light Show.

Come out and visit one last time before the lights go dark for the season.

2176 Devlin Drive, Burlington, On, Canada

Tonight's show will run from 6:00pm - 10:30pm

Donations are still being collected with 100% going to Halton Women’s Place.

01/04/2026

Magical Lights of Milton are a big supporter of me and the Rusty Griswold Christmas Light Display.

Tonight is our last night for our 2025 show.

We invite everyone to come out and visit one last time before the lights go dark for the season.

876 Willow Ave Milton Ontario

Tonight's show will run from 5:30pm - 10:30pm

Donations are still being collected with 100% going to our Milton Hospital .. our cheque presentation will be tomorrow.

01/04/2026

Somewhere between “local Christmas light guy” and “international superstar”…

I’ve unlocked fan mail in pancake form. 🥞😂

This amazing little piece of art was emailed this morning by a young artist. She calls it the “backup singer”, inspired by the three singing bulbs on my garage.

Final night tonight — and apparently breakfast is now part of the show. 🤩

01/03/2026

🎄✨ Final Weekend of the Rusty Griswold Light Display ✨🎄

Hard to believe, but this is the last weekend of the Rusty Griswold Light Display for the season.

If you’ve already visited — thank you for coming out, for waving, dancing in your cars or sidewalk, and for supporting the cause.

If you haven’t made it yet, this weekend is your last chance to catch the show!

As always, donations support Halton Women’s Place, and every visit helps make this whole crazy project worth it.

Thanks for another incredible season, Burlington and Halton region!

See you tonight! 🎶🎄

01/01/2026

🎄 A Big Thank You to the Community 🎄

I was recently selected in a draw from the “Christmas Lights in Hamilton, Burlington, Ancaster & Stoney Creek” Facebook group after sharing photos of the Rusty Griswold Light Display. The prize was a $25 gift card — and I asked for it to be donated directly to Halton Women's Place instead.

This display has always been about spreading joy, giving back, and bringing the community together. There are so many incredible local displays out there, and I’m grateful to be part of a group that celebrates creativity, generosity, and Christmas spirit.

Thank you to everyone who visited, shared kind words, donated to Halton Women’s Place, or simply took a moment to enjoy the lights this season. 💡❤️

This is what community looks like.

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12/31/2025

Did you know? Canada Post lists Santa’s home as the North Pole, Canada, using the magical postal code H0H 0H0. In 2008, Santa was proudly named a Canadian citizen.