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AWARD CATEGORIES
Classic Cozy Glow
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This honors a beautifully focused, charming layout—such as a perfectly framed porch, warm window displays, or a single lit tree—bringing peaceful winter magic to the sidewalk.
Character & Animated
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For the displays that move, groove, or tell a story! This honors the best use of blowmolds, 3D displays, projections, or beloved characters.
Tinsel
Takeover​
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This focuses entirely on the fun factor, welcoming high-energy light setups or playful touches that wow!
EXCITING PRIZES:
Each Category Wins!
​Gift Cards to local Pleasant Ridge establishments!
Pleasant Ridge swag from local stores or artists!
A temporary yard sign designating home as one of the winners!
Winner announced December 13th!
Explore the
Neighborhood!
A Pleasant Ridge Winter Lights Public Driving/Walking Map will be created so neighbors can tour the displays!
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How To Participate
Decorate your house.
Walk around & view homes.
Vote for your favorite displays!
VOTE HERE DECEMBER 12th
Rules & Details
Official Rules & Guidelines
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Visibility: All decorations must be clearly visible from the street or sidewalk. Displays located entirely in backyards or areas restricted from public view will not be eligible for judging.
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Display Schedule: To ensure voters can view your hard work, displays must be fully illuminated December 12th from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM starting promptly after the Luminaria lighting so everyone gets a fair chance to see them. THEY CAN BE DISPLAYED PRIOR & AFTER IF DESIRED.
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Safety First: All light displays, extensions cords, and structural decorations must comply with local safety codes and be safely secured against winter weather. Extension cords must not cross public sidewalks or streets.
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Community Map: Above, participants agree to have their street address (but not their name or contact info) listed on the Pleasant Ridge Winter Lights Public Driving/Walking Map so neighbors can tour the displays.
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Good Neighbor Policy: Animated light shows with synchronized music must have the sound turned down to a reasonable level or set to broadcast over a low-power FM radio frequency so as not to disturb neighbors.
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Public Award Categories
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The Tinsel Takeover Award: This focuses entirely on the fun factor, welcoming high-energy light setups or playful touches that wow!
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The Classic Cozy Glow (White or Color): This honors a beautifully focused, charming layout—such as a perfectly framed porch, warm window displays, or a single beautifully lit tree—that brings peaceful winter magic to the sidewalk.
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The Character & Animation Award: For the displays that move, groove, or tell a story! This honors the best use of blowmolds, 3D displays, projections, or beloved characters.
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How Public Voting Works
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One Vote Per Person: To keep the competition fair, community members may cast one official eballot during the voting window.
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The Voting Ballot: Neighbors will vote digitally by selecting their top three favorite displays (one per category) from the registered address list.
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Voting Window: The digital voting form will open at 5:30pm (Luminaria starting time) on December 12th and close promptly at midnight that evening.
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A map of the houses participating will be provided on this page and on all socials to ensure everyone is able to walk/drive around and observe the homes.
Prizes (Prizes awarded once winners have been notified.​
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Local Gift Cards: Gift card bundles from neighborhood staples like Nine Giant Brewing, Pleasant Ridge Chili, and Cafe Alma just to name a few.
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Pleasant Ridge related swag.
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A Temporary Winner's Yard Sign: A custom yard sign to proudly display on your lawn through the new year for ultimate neighborhood bragging rights! Will be collected to reuse for next year mid-January.
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Still Have Questions?
Email Alyssa at erbesam@gmail.com
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