Christmas lights competition 2024: Nominations are now open

Decorate your home or business this festive season and you could win a $200 voucher, courtesy of the Murray Bridge council.

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Nov 27, 2024 — 3 min read

This home on Oxford Street, Murray Bridge was a winner in last year's Christmas lights competition. Could yours take a prize this year? Photo: Peri Strathearn.

This sponsored story is brought to you by the Rural City of Murray Bridge.

Murray Bridge is the place to be for sparkle and shine this festive season!

The Rural City of Murray Bridge invites residents and businesses to dazzle the community with their Christmas lights displays and enter the 2024 Christmas lights competition to win a $200 voucher to spend locally at a business of your choice within the Murray Bridge council area.

The community can get into the holiday spirit by nominating their favourite local Christmas lights display in one of the following categories:

Small
Large
Traditional
Business
Mayor’s award

Help us decorate the region for the festive season and bring joy to so many faces as they admire your creativity and dedication.

Not only will you enjoy the satisfaction of seeing your amazing light display appreciated, but entrants to the competition will also have the chance to earn some well-deserved bragging rights!

Mayor Wayne Thorley shared his enthusiasm for the competition.

"Christmas is a time to unwind, connect with loved ones, and celebrate the magic of the season," he said.

"I can’t wait to see the dazzling displays that light up our community and bring smiles to so many faces."

The competition is open to all light displays at properties within the Rural City of Murray Bridge area, with one nomination per individual or group per category.

The judges will consider the following when selecting the winning entries:

Presentation: Overall appearance, layout, and design
Light: Creative use of colour, form, and composition
Creativity: Innovation and passion behind the display
Christmas spirit: Reflection of the holiday season
Wow factor: The ultimate wow-worthy impact

Nomination forms and guidelines are available now at www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/christmaslights as well as at the local government centre and Murray Bridge Library.

A photo and/or video of the display must accompany all nominations.

Imagine what your front yard could look like by December 11. Photo: Peri Strathearn.

Nominations will close on Wednesday, December 11; judging will take place from December 11-16; and winners will be announced at a Christmas lights presentation on December 19.

For more information or enquiries, please call 8539 1100 or visit the council website.

Submit a nomination: Visit www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/christmaslights, the Murray Bridge local government centre or Murray Bridge Library before December 11.
More information: Visit www.murraybridge.sa.gov.au/christmaslights or call 8539 1100.

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