2024 Old Town Holiday Lights Competition

Competition Guidelines: 

  • Residents and businesses located within Old Town are eligible to participate. 

  • Decorations must be visible from the street. 

  • The online entry form indicating you will participate in the competition is due by December 6th.

  • Decorations must be up and visible by December 10th.

  • Local community members, patrons, and other businesses will vote online (a link will be shared once December 10 has passed) on the best business and resident light display!

  • Voting will open on December 11th and will remain open until December 20st.

  • Contest winners will be notified by December 21st. 

Awards: 

  • Business – one-year OTMRA membership free! 

  • Resident – one-year OTMRA residential membership free! 

Please be considerate of neighboring businesses and residents. Avoid displays that could block walkways or create safety hazards. 

Let’s make this holiday season brighter for everyone! We look forward to seeing your incredible light displays and celebrating the festive spirit in our community.

Contact SSA #48 program manager Colleen Sweeney (csweeney@oldtownchicago.org) with any questions or concerns.