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City of Danville seeks entries for Light Up Danville contest

Voting will be available on the City of Danville website and social media. Photo: Metro Services


DANVILLE, IL. (Chambana Today) — Danville residents who enjoy lighting up and decorating their homes on the outside are encouraged to enter the 5th annual Light Up Danville contest, to help spread festive spirit in the community.

HOW TO ENTER:

Decorate the exterior of your home and submit your entry by Dec. 1st:

  • Go to the City of Danville website & click on Form Center Light Up Danville Entry.
  • Once entries are in, the city will create a route with addresses of the decorated homes for everyone to enjoy. The tour will be available on the city website and on their social media accounts. Voting will begin LIVE on December 5th at the following link: https://PollEv.com/d2022905

CATEGORIES & PRIZES

City Selection: People’s Choice (voted by YOU!)

There will be 1st place prizes for each category. 1st place Prize: $200 Lowes gift card + an engraved traveling holiday trophy to proudly display until next season + the honor of being the Grand Marshal of the 2026 Night of Lights parade.

HOW TO VOTE:

Live voting opens on December 5th. Voting will be available on the City of Danville website and social media: https;//POLLEv.com/d2022905. Only one vote per user allowed.

So, what are you waiting for?  Get creative, spread some holiday cheer, and Let’s Light Up Danville together!

For more information regarding Light Up Danville 2025, contact Community Relations Coordinator, Lindsey Franz, at lfranz@cityofdanville.org  or by calling 217-431-2317.

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