Starlight Circle
In Santee, California
For several years, residents in the Starlight Circle neighborhood in Santee have elaborately decorated their homes for the holidays. While the displays add to the holiday charm of Santee, the annual neighborhood-coordinated light display is not a city-sponsored nor a city-sanctioned event. The decision to do, or not to do, these displays is entirely upon each of the homeowners and the City is not in any way involved in that decision-making process. Over the years, this neighborhood event has attracted large crowds and has created potential city impacts. Although it is not a City event, the City of Santee does have an obligation to address public health and safety concerns created by large events. This page is meant to answer questions related to Starlight Circle for both residents and visitors.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Visitor Information
Cost
This is free. Do not pay to view the light display.
Parking
Free public parking will be available at Santana High School. We strongly encourage not parking inside of the Starlight Circle neighborhood to allow residents ease of access to their homes.
Restrooms
Portable restrooms will be available in the Santana High School Parking lot from Friday - Sunday only. There are no public restrooms in the Starlight Circle neighborhood.
Trash
Please make use of the trash receptacles located throughout the Starlight Circle event. If one is not available please discard your trash off site at a later time.
Residents - City Actions To Mitigate Public Impact
Monday, November 25, 2024 (Anticipated Light Display start date November 30th)
Installation of temporary “No Parking” signs on Tomel Court.
Installation of all other traffic control devices as determined by the City Traffic Control Engineer.
Drop off 30 additional trash bins from WM at Starlight Circle. Residents will disperse bins, and the bins will be emptied regularly on the neighborhood trash day.
Drop off portable restrooms & additional dumpster at Santana High School for the public to use when visiting Starlight Circle.
Public messaging begins
Thursday, January 2, 2025
Traffic Control Plan signs will be removed.
Friday, January 3, 2025
Portable restrooms & dumpster will be picked up from Santana High School
Monday, January 6, 2025
Waste Management will collect all additional 30 trash bins from Starlight Circle.