Hometown Holiday Lights presents:
Deck the House! Holiday Lights Competition
Bring the holiday magic to life right on your own block and let's make this season merry and bright for everyone! We're excited to announce our first annual Deck the House Holiday Lights Competition - a festive showdown to see who can light up the neighborhood with the most dazzling display!
Register your house beginning Monday, November 25th by submitting up to 5 photos showcasing your decorated property. Registration form will be shared to this page once live.
Registration closes December 8, 2024 at 11:59 PM. There is no cost to register. Decorations need to be located on private property in an area allowing safe viewing from a vehicle. Decorations are not permitted on the street or City-owned property.
Winner chosen by community voting. Each participant will receive a yard sign with a QR code that neighbors and visitors can scan. Finalists’ addresses and photos/videos of their decorations will be available for viewing on the voting page to help residents make their selections. Public Voting Period will be December 16 – December 29, 2024.
All participant locations and associated photos will also be listed on a
Light Tour Map that will be available via the City’s official website and social pages.
Winners will be announced on December 30, 2024 on the city’s official website and social media pages. Winners will be invited to attend the January 6th City Council meeting to accept their award, and also “Flip the Switch” with the Mayor of the City of Monroe at the 2025 Annual Tree Lighting event.
Prizes will be awarded as follows:
• 1st Place by Popular Vote: the
GRISWOLD AWARD trophy and $300 gift card
• 2nd Place by Popular Vote: $150 gift card + a city recognition certificate.
• 3rd Place by Popular Vote: $75 gift card + a city recognition certificate.
Contest is open to residential properties within the City of Monroe.
Full participation rules and guidelines linked below.
Whether you go classic, or over-the-top, we can't wait to see your holiday spirit shine this year!
Let's make this season merry and bright for everyone!