2026 season
Key Dates
Plan your route, enter your display, and cast your People's Choice votes. Here's the whole season at a glance.
Mon Nov 30
Grand Parade of Lights
The holiday season kicks off downtown. Get your lights up and get on the map!
Sun Dec 6, 11:59 pm
Business entries due
Last call for businesses to be judged. Later entries still go on the map.
Wed Dec 9, 2–5 pm
Business judging
Judges visit in person. Be open, or have your display visible.
Sun Dec 13, 11:59 pm
Home entries due
Last call for homes to be judged. People's Choice voting opens.
Dec 13 – 20
People's Choice voting
Vote for a favorite home and business. One vote per email per award.
~Wed Dec 16, evening
Home judging
Judges drive the route. Make sure your lights are on!
~Mon Dec 21
Winners announced
Winners shared on the website, social media and in local press.
Through Dec 31
Lights on every evening
Displays lit at least 5–10 pm. The map stays live all month.
Tour any evening
Displays are lit every evening through Dec 31
At least 5–10 pm. Start at the Chamber (700 Summit Ave) and follow the map.