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The Village of Bourbonnais has announced the fifth annual Holiday Homes & Holly Jolly Lighting Contest, inviting residents to participate in decorating their homes with festive lighting for the holiday season. The event features an online map showcasing all participating addresses, available for public viewing from December 6 to December 25. Participants can choose to be listed as a 'Holiday Home' or enter the 'Holly Jolly Lighting Contest'. Registration is open until Monday, December 2, at 4:30 p.m.
Marketing & Public Engagement Manager Lindy Casey noted that last year's online map received over 41,000 views and recorded 3,700 People's Choice votes.
“The holiday lighting contest has really grown into an event residents and visitors welcome each year,” Casey stated.
“While participation in the contest is for village residents, we have thousands of visitors coming to Bourbonnais to enjoy beautifully decorated homes and everyone can vote for their favorite. It’s free. It’s fun. And of course, it’s festive.”
Residents can compete in both Traditional and People’s Choice categories. An outside panel will judge the Traditional category, while public voting on the Village of Bourbonnais’ Facebook page will determine the People's Choice winners between December 6 and December 15. Winners will be notified and announced afterward.
Registration forms are available at the Village of Bourbonnais’ Administration Office at 600 Main St. NW during business hours or can be downloaded from villageofbourbonnais.com.
