The City of Nelsonville announces the 2025 Let It Glow Holiday Decorating Contest. The city wants you to bring out your best holiday lights, bows, bells and favorite outdoor holiday decorations to help welcome Santa Claus to our town.
Contest participation is open to all residents and businesses in the City of Nelsonville and entry is FREE.
RULES:
- Limited to outdoor displays and decorations.
- Judging will be based on curb appeal as viewed from a vehicle.
- The contest is a fun, family-friendly event. Please keep your displays G-Rated and child friendly.
- Participants agree to have photos of their decorated homes and businesses posted on the city website, social media channels and a Let It Glow Holiday Decorations map.
JUDGING CRITERIA:
- Overall appearance 30%, (effort & attractiveness)
- Creativity 30%, (originality, unique design and/or use of storyline or theme)
- Lights and Decorations 25%, (display and placement)
- Special effects 15%, (sounds, animations, etc.)
To enter submit one (1) photo by Email to administration@cityofnelsonville.com. Please include in the Email your full name and address and display theme and description. Contest entry will be open until 12 noon, Friday, December 19, 2025. Neighborhoods will be judged for best decorated street in the city. Photos will be posted to Facebook for citizen votes, so get those photos sent early.
Please keep watching for additional announcements about prizes and opportunities.
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