Organization looks for submissions in Christmas decoration contest

Posted on December 10, 2014

(Photo courtesy Flickr/My Nikon D700 World)

By Joe Ragusa

BLOOMINGTON – The City of Bloomington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts department is looking for entries in a Christmas House Decorating Contest.

Program Manager Adam Hucek said you can either nominate your own house or someone else's in either Bloomington or Normal.

"We're just looking for houses that are decorated in some way, whether it's themes, or just general holiday lights, that really have their house looking more festive for the year," said Hucek.

Entries will be judged in three categories: Best Overall Light Display, Most Creative Theme and People's Choice Award. The latter will be determined by voters who like the organization's Facebook page.

Submissions can be sent to Hucek by emailing [email protected] or sent to the Bloomington Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts facebook page through Dec. 17.

Joe Ragusa can be reached at [email protected].

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