Seasonal & Holidays
Public Voting Open For 'Light Up Wheaton' Decorating Contest
The quest for decorating glory has begun. See how to weigh in on the best holiday displays in Wheaton this year.
WHEATON, IL — Amateur decorators, expert holiday spirit conjurers and aspiring Clark Griswolds have done their best to win glory in the 2023 Light Up Wheaton contest. Now, the competition has moved into the judging phase, which means residents can also cast their votes to see who emerges victorious.
A total of 18 homes have entered the contest, which has prizes for the following categories:
- Most Creative
- Mayor's Choice
- People's Choice
The People's Choice winner will be determined based on the number of "likes" received on the Wheaton Park District's Facebook page. To cast your vote, head to the page and "like" the home or homes that you think deserve to win.
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This year's array of dazzling display includes a yard overrun with twinkling zoo animals, a house guarded by a two-story brontosaurus, trees draped in hundreds of gold lights, a holiday train, glittering archways and a front door with a huge Santa Claus perched overhead.
The deadline to vote for the People's Choice winner is 12 p.m. on Dec. 18. Judges will view homes to choose winners in the other categories through Dec. 17.
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Winning homes will be unveiled on social media and notified via email on Dec. 20.
To see the home's in person, click the link to view a map of the Light Up Wheaton entries and take your own self-guided tour.
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