Festival of Lights Holiday Lighting Competition

Festival of Lights Holiday Lighting Competition
Sunday, Dec 15, 2024 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm
The Mount Vernon Grand Hotel
12 Public Square,

Experience Mount Vernon's 5th Annual Festival of Lights Holiday Lighting Competition, sponsored by Knox Community Hospital, is a dazzling spectacle that fills the City of Mount Vernon with warmth and festive cheer. Every year, as the holiday season approaches, the local community comes together to showcase their creativity and imagination through enchanting light displays. The competition aims to light up the entire City, with each submission vying for the top prize in its respective category. Residents and visitors alike are welcomed into a mesmerizing wonderland, as they drive through our twinkling City adorned with stunning designs, from elaborate animated scenes to whimsical displays. The Festival of Lights has become an iconic event, where families, friends, and neighbors gather in the spirit of celebration, marveling at the captivating brilliance that illuminates Mount Vernon during the most wonderful time of the year.

Show off your holiday light decorating skills and festive spirit! Participants are encouraged to be original, colorful and imaginative with their use of lights, seasonal characters, scenes, and decorations.