Holiday Lights Contest
The Mayor announced the kickoff of the annual Holiday Lights Contest, hosted by the Citywide Neighborhood Committee. The Holiday Lights Contest has become a cherished tradition in Portsmouth as a way to give residents a reason to celebrate together this holiday season.
This contest was open to every Portsmouth resident. Members of the Citywide Neighborhood Committee and resident families will conduct the judging. Winners will be announced at the Monday, December 18th City Council meeting. The three major categories of this year’s contest are:
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Traditional Light Display
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Creative Light Display
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Kids’ Choice
The three winners will each receive a prize selected by the Mayor’s office. There will also be three honorable mention winners for each category. Additionally, an anonymous donor has committed to donate $10 per entry in the contest to Gather.
In announcing the contest details, Portsmouth Citywide Neighborhood Committee co-chair Elaine Apatang said, “The Holiday Lights Contest always brings brightness and joy to the season, creating a festive atmosphere for kids and adults alike. The Citywide Neighborhood Committee is proud and delighted to uphold this tradition, encouraging residents to spread cheer throughout Portsmouth neighborhoods with their holiday displays.”
View the Lights
As people registered, we have been populating a map of all the participating homes so residents can view this wonderful display of community spirit.
See the map below or visit the Google Map.
Download and print maps of different displays in the following general areas (2 pages -- the 2nd page shows the closeup):
Maplewood Avenue - Atlantic Heights