Seasonal & Holidays

Westfield Hosts Holiday Lights Contest For 2023

Winners will receive bragging rights along with a prize.

All participants must register on Civic Rec and send at least 1 photo of your home by Dec. 6.
All participants must register on Civic Rec and send at least 1 photo of your home by Dec. 6. (Amber Fisher/Patch)

WESTFIELD, NJ — Westfield's Recreation Department is hosting its Holiday Light Contest for 2023.

  • All participants must register on Civic Rec and send at least 1 photo of your home to lconrad@westfieldnj.gov by Dec. 6.
  • Must be a Westfield Resident
  • Each household only requires one person in the home to register for the contest.
  • All contest participants must agree to have one or more photos of their home, address & family name on the town website and Recreation Facebook page.
  • Homes should be lit up at sundown daily to display their best presentation.
  • Decorations should be installed by the residents. Professionally installed decorations/lights will not be considered.
  • All contest participants must agree to have their address on our Google map for voting.
  • All homes entered in the contest will receive a 24'x18' lawn sign that confirms their participation in the contest. This sign must remain visible throughout the contest judging period.
  • All lights/decorations must be visible from the front curb of the home.
  • Participants’ home must have decorations up for the entire judging time frame. (Dec. 13 - Dec. 22).
  • Voting opens 10 a.m. on Dec. 13 and closes on Dec. 22 at 11:59 p.m.
  • A voting link will be posted on the Recreation website, Facebook and sent through Civic Rec prior to Dec. 13.
  • Homes that receive the three most votes will be awarded the following prizes
    • 1st Place: $100.00 Visa Gift Card
    • 2nd Place: $50.00 Visa Gift Card
    • 3rd Place: $25.00 Visa Gift Card
  • Winners will be announced by Dec. 29.

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