Victoria Park in Collier County puts on a safe Christmas Eve celebration

The spirit of Christmas was alive in a Collier County neighborhood Thursday night.

Victoria Park is known for going all out for the holidays and is always packed on Christmas Eve.

A teenager there added a little spin to the celebration. She’s raising money for the Humane Society as people drive by.

The whole neighborhood was decked in lights, and a street with arches of lights was the most popular spot in the whole neighborhood. People were packing the street in their cars to enjoy the holiday lights and the Christmas spirit.

‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through Victoria Park. Hundreds and hundreds of cars lined up to see lights shining in the dark.

Neighbors waved to those passing by from far and near, happy to bring the Christmas cheer, especially this year.

Sweet melodies played by a 15-year-old girl, hoping to raise $1,000 for the humane society and bring joy to the world.

“This year has been really tough definitely, so to be able to shine some light amidst this darkness, that really makes me happy,” said violinist Sidney Cramer, who raised money for Humane Society.

A community coming together to make Christmas Merry and bright with artificial snow, Santas and arches of lights.

“To be a part of this this year means everything to me, everything,” neighbor Billy Michaelman said.

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.

“I hope that all these lights and all this stuff at least temporarily helps people kind of forget other things that are going on,” neighbor Robert Ouaou said.