Abstract: A string of lights hanging apparatus including a telescoping handle comprised of a lower section, an upper section, and an intermediate section therebetween. A clamping mechanism is secured to a free end of the upper section of the telescoping handle. The clamp mechanism includes a fixed arm. The fixed arm extends outwardly from the handle. The clamping mechanism includes a pivoting arm. An inner end of the pivoting arm is pivotally coupled with an inner end of the fixed arm. A spring extends between the pivoting arm and the fixed arm for biasing the pivoting arm outwardly from the fixed arm. A trigger mechanism is secured to the lower section of the telescoping handle. The trigger mechanism includes a cable extending outwardly therefrom. A free end of the cable is secured to the pivoting arm of the clamping mechanism whereby inward pressure of the trigger mechanism will cause the pivoting arm to compress the spring and engage the fixed arm.