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Town Hall
16 School St.
Allenstown, NH
603-485-4276
Check town web site for current business hours.
"How 'bout Them Lights?"
The Big End of the Year Event
Dateline: Nov. 6, 2022
Updated Dec. 20, 2022
CONTEST WINNERS
The Allenstown Economic Development Committee (EDC) congratulates the following winners.
First Place: 3 Bailey Ave.
Second Place: 6 Emile Drive
Third Place: 35B River Rd.
Police Dept. Choice: 8 Notre Dame Ave.
Fire Dept. Choice: 32 Al's Ave.
Sorry if you missed the Christmas Light festivities on Dec. 17th. The weather cleared up midday Saturday, so thank God for that blessing. About 40 people turned out for the event.
We had a great time together and the Santa Tour of the town was fantastic with police cruisers fore and aft (and an EDC member riding shotgun and giving turn by turn directions), Santa and his EDC elves on Santa's sled, and three Fire Dept. trucks with lights flashing and sirens blaring. Santa and the elves then came over to mingle with the attendees.
We had a Christmas tree lit up in the Gazebo, and burn barrels and lots of firewood to keep warm (thanks to our friends at the Highway Dept.). The ARD Student Council sold cookies, brownies, and hot chocolate, and the ARD Student Chorus led us in singing Christmas carols. The elves then announced and handed out the awards, after which we wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Let's do this again next year!
Video: Santa Tour arriving at Town Hall
Original annoucement:
The Allenstown Economic Development Committee (EDC), in collaboration with the ARD Student Council and the ARD School Chorus, invites residents to participate in the
FOURTH Annual Christmas Light Contest
Many of you may be feeling gloomy, uncertain, or frustrated in these days of high inflation, high gas prices, high food prices, high crime rates, and high numbers of illegal aliens invading our southern border, but we all need something to hope for. For many, Christmas is just such a time and decorating your home with lights can make one feel hopeful. So if you are decorating the outside of your home, we hope you will register your home for this contest.
As a special treat for the youngsters, Santa and his sled will tour the town with a police escort and possibly a fire engine to boot. The tour starts at the Police Station and ends at Town Hall in time for the winter bonfire. Along the route, Santa will hand out candy to waiting children. See the flyer to the right for details.
To make the occasion more festive and enjoyable, the ARD Student Council will hold a bake sale with refreshments to enjoy. Also, Michael Kenyon, ARD Music Teacher, will lead the ARD Music Chorus in a round of Christmas Carols. Afterward, the contest awards will be announced.
Schedule of Activities
- Nov. 16 to Dec. 7 – Register your house decorations
- Dec. 1 to Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. – Vote for best decorations
- Dec. 17, 2:30 p.m. (Saturday) – Santa tours the town; get your kids outside!
- Dec. 17, 3:30 p.m. – Gather at Town Hall at 16 School St.
- Dec. 17, 4:00 p.m. – Attend Awards Ceremony featuring refreshments by the ARD Student Council, Christmas Caroling by the ARD Student Chorus, and prizes for Best Decorations
What You Can Do
First register your home by sending an e-mail ASAP.
to register your home.
Be sure to include your name, address, and one or two photos that show off your decorations. No more than two photos per home will be accepted.
Where to Find Registered Homes and Vote
Participating homes will be listed on the town web page:
Town Web Page for Christmas Light Contest
Your home will be listed on the town web site's contest web page so people can preview your decorations and visit your home.
For each home, there is a Click here link so you can vote for a specific home.
| Last updated Dec. 20, 2022 |