The Coon Rapids Arts Commission has lit the proverbial fuse on this year's explosion of festive cheer with their announcement of the 2025 Holiday Lighting Contest winners. The community's annual wattage war saw 27 houses turn into overnight sensations, radiating holiday spirit through bedazzled exteriors. The spectacle included two distinct categories, motion and still, demonstrating the lengths to which local citizens will go to celebrate the season.
Artistry and enthusiasm aren't only reserved for the canvas, as clearly proven by the residents of Coon Rapids, whose homes are now beacons of creativity for the self-guided tour. Invited by the Commission, the public can now embark on a radiant journey, visiting homes across nine motion and 18 still categories. Those keen on crafting an itinerary for their very own light fantastic will find the necessary coordinates with an online map and printable PDF, both accessible on the city's website.
When it came down to picking the crème de la crème of luminaries, the Arts Commission had no easy task, looking for displays that hit that perfect blend of visual appeal, uniqueness, variety, safety, and tidiness. Not one to dim the lights on this high-wattage event, the Commission heaped praise on all contestants for their effulgent efforts, throwing open the doors to the public to share in this twinkling tradition.
Finally, the results are in: making the holidays twinkle like a star-studded sky, the winners in the motion category are, with first place festooning at 12401 Partridge St NW; second place shining a bit less bright at 11110 Wren St NW. The still category saw its top two spots glowingly occupied by 1850 103rd Ave NW in first, and a notable runner-up at 13174 Zion St NW for second place. For those mapping out their merry escapade, full details of the winners and participants can be found brimming with potential for Instagram gold on the Coon Rapids website.
