Coon Rapids residents with a knack for holiday sparkle have just one day left to throw their hat in the ring for the city's annual Holiday Lighting Contest, with the deadline for entry sharply set for noon tomorrow, according to a recent social media post by the City of Coon Rapids, MN - Local Government. Participants stand a chance to win cash prizes, their festive setups judged by the discerning eyes of the Coon Rapids Arts Commission.
The competition, which encourages residents to deck their halls, yards, and homes with yuletide cheer, offers more than just monetary incentives; by mid-December, a map will be available to guide residents through a self-guided tour of the aglow submissions, allowing the wider community to share in the bright festivity and rotate in this city-wide embrace of the season, this according to the same announcement.
Creativity and innovation are often the highlight of the Holiday Lighting Contest; previous winners dazzled with synchronized light shows, imaginative themes that bridged the classic and the contemporary, and displays that beckoned the spirit of the holidays into every passerby. For those looking to compete, rule details and entry instructions are easily found on the city's website, equipped with a bevy of resources to light the way.
