Dateline: Nov. 20, 2024
Dec. 7, 2024 - Updated with Santa Parade Route  

The Allenstown Economic Development Committee (EDC), in collaboration with the Community School Student Council, invites Allenstown residents to participate in the

Annual Christmas Light Contest

For many, Christmas is a time of hope and great expectations so decorating your home with lights and symbols can make one feel hopeful. If you are decorating the outside of your home, please register for this contest.

Prizes for Best Decorations

To motivate one and all to join this fun event, the EDC is offering attractive trophies and desirable gift cards as prizes. The gift cards will be good at local businesses because that's what we do -- promote our local businesses. Judging the contest will be EDC members, the Fire Dept., and the Police Dept.

First Prize: Trophy and $100.00 gift card

Second Prize: Trophy and $75.00 gift card

Third Prize: Trophy and $50.00 gift card

Police Dept.: Trophy and $50.00 gift card

Fire Dept.: Trophy and $50.00 gift card

Santa Parade on December 14

As a special treat for the youngsters, our own Santa will parade through the town with a Police and Fire Department escort starting at Noon at the Allenstown Police Station and ending around 2:00 -2:30 p.m. at Town Hall.

 2024 SANTA PARADE ROUTE

Santa will give candy to waiting children as the parade travels though town ending at Town Hall. The following flyer is also posted on the town web site.

Once Santa has arrived at Town Hall, the contest awards will be announced. Afterward, the EDC will lead attendees in a joyful round of Christmas Carols.

What You Can Do

First, Register your home
From Nov. 20 to Dec. 8, send an e-mail ASAP. Be sure to include your name, address, and one or two photos that show off your decorations.

Photos must be in Landscape mode or else they will not fit in the slide show panel.

Click here   to register your home.

Second, Check the town web page
See your photos and those of other registered homes. Drive around town and see them up close.
 Town Web Page for Christmas Lighting Contest

Third. Attend the Awards Ceremony
Come to the Christmas Lighting Awards Ceremony at Town Hall on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2:30 p.m. and celebrate!