I may be a bit early but these are some of my places to see holiday lights. It's coming up to my favorite time of the year and i'm always up to finding new places. If you know of any good places, please share. Here are some of mine:
1 - Dyker heights in brooklyn. The neighborhood has blocks and blocks of houses lit to the nines. There are grand displays.
2 - Downtown annapolis at the dock. Boat owners decorate their boats and they circle around several times.
3 - Christmastown in Williamsburg va. Whereas the 1st 2 places are free, there is an admission fee. It's nicely decorated with lights and a regular sound / light show.