Fuentebella family goes back-to-back in winning the 2021 Albany Christmas Lights competition

The Fuentebellas have done it again.

After a last-minute entry into the 2021 Albany Christmas Lights Competition, Ernesto and Elsie Fuentebella have defended their 2020 title in glittering style.

Their home on Parker Street in Lockyer is a shrine to the spirit of Christmas, with the display extending indoors.

Mr Fuentebella said he spent about a month putting it together.

When the Advertiser arrived at the home during competition judging this week, the Fuentebellas were speaking to guests and guiding them around the display.

The entries were judged on appearance, effort and originality, with the Fuentebellas emerging as clear winners through sheer weight of effort and variety.

Among the honourable mentions was Colin Bairstow’s home on Hayward Crescent in Yakamia, where his zest for Christmas shines through in more than 10,000 globes.

Deb and Jeff Baker scored well for their display on Lindfield Crescent in Spencer Park, while Dale Cullen’s home on Satellite Close in McKail glowed brighter than any other entry.

On Scorpio Drive in McKail, Steve Fisher’s lights were unique in their impressive coordination, and Debbie Duvall gets a special mention for her effort on a bigger property in Marbellup.

The suburb with the most entries was McKail, followed by Yakamia then Bayonet Head.

The 2021 Albany Christmas Lights Competition was presented in partnership with the City of Albany.

The winners, the Fuentebellas, will receive a hamper worth $250 and an official winner’s certificate signed by Albany Mayor Dennis Wellington.