Neighbors Creating Vacation Magic On Sweet Cane Lane In Pleasanton Since 1953 – CBS San Francisco
PLEASANTON (KPIX) – Neighbors on East Bay Street have been bringing the Christmas cheer every year since 1953. They call it Candy Cane Lane, but according to the town of Pleasanton, it’s actually Walnut Drive – a cul-de-sac not far from downtown.
The street has its own radio station that plays Christmas music to get everyone in the spirit of the season.
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“This is great. This is my first time coming here. A friend of mine posted about it on Instagram and wow. I didn’t know there was such a thing,” says Bobby Simcock from Dublin. He brought his wife and his two and a half year old daughter Adeline to see the lights.
“How does it feel, Adeline? Impressive! It’s so magical! ”Exclaimed Adeline’s mother.
“To see your face, it’s just amazing to see your face light up and so energetic and hug the whole Christmas experience, it really is a real gift,” said Simcock.
“We like to sit on the porch, wave and say hello to people and show them some snow from our snowman because it’s snowing here on Candy Cane Lane,” said Renee and Shareef Mahdavi.
They both came to visit Candy Cane Lane with their children when they were little. When their children left home for college, they eventually moved to Walnut Drive, understanding that with homeownership on that street, there is an obligation to decorate.
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“We cannot confirm or deny the money that has been spent and allocated on decoration, but let’s just say we are happy to do it,” says Shareef.
“Everyone is really coordinated. Really can be said that they went out of their way so it is very much appreciated. That’s incredible, ”said Rahim Shakoor. It was his first visit to his wife and son, who will be two years old in January.
“It’s really crazy. I live near here and it’s really fun walking here every year, and we do that several times,” said Casey Bailey, who was out with his daughter Chloe.
“The last year has been crazy. So far this year we’re seeing pretty much the same thing. People want out. They want to bond and it’s these little decorations in our garden that seem to do that, ”said Shareef.
“No matter what, there is always joy to be found and we can share it in different ways,” says Renee.
The only time houses on Candy Cane Lane were not adorned with lights was during the energy crisis in the 1970s.
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Candy Cane Lane is open to cars and pedestrians daily from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM
