Abstract: A stringer of decorative lights comprising of a parallel wired primary and secondary light stringer. Each decorative light stringer includes a plurality of neon lamp assemblies having a step-down transformer. Each lamp socket typically includes a rotary safety disc. The secondary light stringer has a lamp socket compatible male plug. This lamp socket compatible male plug is used to connect this secondary light stringer to any lamp socket of the primary light stringer. Each lamp typically includes an insulated lamp base for receiving lamp, and a plurality of electrical contacts depending from the lamp base and connected to the lamp. A quick release mounting method for a bayonet lamp is also disclosed.