diff --git a/leds.py b/leds.py
index 8d49b27..b100cca 100644
--- a/leds.py
+++ b/leds.py
@@ -63,9 +63,9 @@ def socket_loop():
 
 def loop():
     socket_thread = threading.Thread(target=socket_loop)
-    socket_thread.start()
     lcd = lcd_manager.Adafruit_CharLCD()
     this.lights = light_manager.LightStrip()
+    socket_thread.start()
     while True:
         logger.debug("loop")
         this.lights.tick()