An outdoor decorative lighting arrangement and
system includes a plurality of lighting fixtures disposed about a walkway or
driveway, and each lighting fixture including a stake, a
bulb and shade
assembly, and a
coupling configuration providing for the attachment and detachment of the
bulb and shade
assembly to the stake. The shades are also detachable and interchangeable on the lighting fixtures and come in a variety of forms or shapes representing various events, seasons, and holidays, and the shades can incorporate solar panels as the
energy source that illuminates the bulbs. The stakes and the
bulb and shade assemblies also include quick connect / disconnect interior plugs, and the entire decorative lighting arrangement can be powered from standard 110-
volt AC current, 12-
volt DC current, by a rechargeable battery, or from roof mounted solar panels connected to a battery with the battery then providing the
direct current to the
lighting system for illuminating the bulbs.