Applications available next week
Applications for the Holiday Home Decorating Contest will be available beginning Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, and can be obtained at the Monrovia Community Center or on the City’s website.
Applications are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11. The contest judging will take place on Monday, Dec. 18, after 5 p.m. Decorations must be visible from the street, as judges do not exit the vehicle to view decorations. All applicants will be entered in the Holiday Home Decorating Contest Map. Award winners will receive a yard sign to display and be recognized during the City Council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 19, at City Hall in Council Chambers.
The 12 categories that will be judged as part of the contest include:
-Best Still Display – Decorations with no movement
-Best Outdoor Display – Best overall outdoor decorations
-Best Window Display – Decorations visible on or through a window that can be seen from the street
-Most Effective Use of Lighting – Best outdoor lighting display
-Best Decorated Outdoor Tree – Holiday tree must be in front of the residence
-Best Neighborhood Effort – Street(s) with many homes decorated in a similar theme
-Snowman Award – Best display using on or more snowmen
-Children’s Choice Award – Best display that depicts a youthful theme
-Santa’s Workshop Award – Best depiction of Santa’s Workshop in decorations
-Holiday Spirit Award – Most festive display
-Time McKeehan “Best of Season” Award – Best overall holiday display in the City
For additional information, please contact the Public Services team at (626)-256-8246. We can’t wait to see the decorations this year.
