Paradise Crest Neighbors Expand Halloween Displays
The five-year decorating rivalry turns local streets into a destination for over 3,000 pieces of candy.
Updated on Oct. 22, 2026 in Other — General
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Paradise Crest neighbors Chuck Cushinery and Chris Mckimmey are continuing their multi-year Halloween decorating rivalry, drawing crowds to their local streets. The competition involves elaborate displays that have turned their neighborhood into a destination for hundreds of trick-or-treaters.
Why it matters
While the displays create a spike in local foot traffic, the primary goal for residents in this part of the valley is building community through a friendly competition. The effort highlights how holiday traditions can reshape the atmosphere of a residential neighborhood during October.
Residents distributed over 3,000 pieces of candy last year, following five years of an escalating decorating rivalry. The neighborhood currently lacks a formal tally for this year's expected crowd size.
The players
Chuck Cushinery
A Paradise Crest resident who coordinates elaborate holiday displays as part of a neighborhood decorating rivalry.
Chris Mckimmey
A Paradise Crest resident and neighbor who competes in a long-standing Halloween decorating tradition.
The details
The decorating competition between Cushinery and Mckimmey relies on coordination via text messages to manage the street atmosphere. Cushinery has installed themed displays including Ghost Alley, Spider Street, a skeleton band, and a Darth Fiddler figure to match or exceed existing decorations. The rivalry, which began five years ago, continues to dictate the intensity of the neighborhood's Halloween presentation.
Timeline
The rivalry between the two residents began approximately five years ago.
Cushinery moved into the neighborhood in 2021.
Last year, the residents distributed over 3,000 pieces of candy in October 2025.
Beyond the Strip
The Paradise Crest displays mark a local iteration of the established trend of competitive residential holiday decorating. This rivalry extends the tradition by shifting the focus toward specific themes like Ghost Alley and interactive skeleton bands.
Neighbors and visitors to Paradise Crest can expect increased foot traffic in the area during late October. Residents planning to pass through the neighborhood should prepare for potential parking constraints near the displays.
The takeaway
The competitive spirit of these Paradise Crest residents provides a unique local anchor for Halloween festivities. Visitors should remain mindful of neighborhood traffic and pedestrian safety when visiting the displays.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox5vegas.
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