The It’s a Wonderful Life Festival Committee is inviting all Seneca Falls residents to participate in the 8th Annual It’s a Wonderful Lights Contest by decorating their houses and yards in celebration of the holidays.
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This year $2,350 in prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place in each of the following categories:
The Clarence Award – Your display is so bright Clarence can see your lights from above!
The Mary Bailey Award – Best use of traditional decoration (Holiday wreaths, garland, ribbons, and bows).
The Uncle Billy Award – Best use of holiday characters (Frosty, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Rudolph, Buddy the Elf, etc.).
First place wins $500, second place wins $250 in each category. Plus, all contestants qualify to win the Facebook Fan Favorite $100 cash prize. 7 winners in all! Decorations must be available for viewing December 5th through 7th for judging.
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The deadline for entries is Friday, December 2nd. “We are very excited this year’s judges will be previous winners of the It’s a Wonderful Lights Contest!” said Haidee Oropallo, President of It’s a Wonderful Life Committee.
Winners will be announced during the bonfire in People’s Park December 9th at 7:30 pm. Registration forms can be picked up at Downtown Deli or WomanMade Products. For details about the Lights Contest and registration form, visit the official Festival website therealbedordfalls.com.
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