The Waynesville-St. Robert Chamber of Commerce announces the sixth annual Light Up Pulaski County holiday lights celebration and contest. This event is sponsored by the City of Waynesville, Security Bank of Pulaski County, Waynesville-St. Robert Airport, and Waypoint United Methodist Church.
Each year, Light Up Pulaski County brings festive cheer to our homes and community, spreading the joy and magic of the holiday season. This is a great opportunity for revisiting long held traditions, the ability for families to establish new traditions, and create memories by loading up family and friends to share in the joy that holiday lights bring. The community is encouraged to load up the vehicle, head out to see the light displays, and vote for your favorite light display. Join us for Light Up Pulaski County, which will be held Dec 4 through Dec 26.
Businesses, Non-profits, and Residents are invited to participate. Registration is due by Dec 3. Fees are $50 for businesses and $25 for non-profits and residents. Judging categories are North Pole Award, Santa’s Helper Award, Keep it Local Award, Spirit of Christmas Award, Northern Lights Award, and People’s Choice Award.
The North Pole Award is for best residential display that has an organized appearance or theme. Santa’s Helper Award for best decorated non-profit. The Keep it Local Award for best decorated business. Spirit of Christmas Award for best traditional decorations. The Northern Lights Award is for the best high-tech lights and People’s Choice Award is for the community votes. Judging for People’s Choice will be held Dec 4 through Dec 14. All other judging will occur Dec 11 through Dec 13. Winners will be announced on Dec 15. All winners receive a cash prize of $50 and a customized sign for display.
To kick off Light Up Pulaski County, on Nov 29, Shop Small Saturday, the Chamber will have a Special Santa decoration out in the community at participating businesses. If you spot him, take a picture with him, and share it on Facebook or Instagram with hashtag #WSRCSantaSpotted. Then Santa will be rotated around other local businesses; remember when you see him get a picture and share it on social media for an entry to win a special prize. For the depiction of our Special Santa, visit the Chamber’s Facebook page at facebook.com/WaynesvilleStRobertChamber or www.lightuppulaskicounty.com.
