The City of Overland, Missouri will be holding another Christmas Light Display Contest this year. If you try to emulate Clark Griswold every year this contest is for you!

To participate you need to enter your home into the contest through this online form, by emailing the Parks and Recreation Department, or in person at the Overland Community Center. Applications must be submitted by December 11th. Up to 25 will be accepted this year and is restricted to Overland residences. For more information you can call the Overland Community Center at (314) 428-0490.

Entries will be judged from December 14th - December 16th - 6-10PM. Voters will submit their favorites electronically through the City's website (alternately, a paper format ballots will be available upon request by calling 314-428-0490) and winners will be announced on December 22nd.

Besides participating in the contest you can simply enjoy travelling around our great city and checking out all the amazing displays along with your friends and family. Below are a few examples from previous years:

From Windom Ave - 2022 (source)

Dan’s Emerald Forest on Windom has been a local favorite for a long time (video from 2018).

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