Rules/Regulations:
- Entry is free.
- Entrants must be residents or businesses in the Borough of Glassboro,
- The deadline to register your house is noon on Friday, December 5th.
- Decorations cannot cover/interfere with any fire safety equipment or walkways.
- Decorations/Display must be viewable from the street.
- Judging will be done from outside the residence only. Judges will not enter the property to view back or side yards.
- Judging will take place mid-December
- An overall best decorated property will be named.
- Participants give permission for their home to be photographed and their address to be listed on Glassboro, NJ social media outlets and official website.
- Participants agree to hold harmless the Borough of Glassboro for any incidents or accidents that may occur, directly or indirectly, as a result of the Holiday House Decorating Contest.
- First place winners in each category will shared on the Borough website and social media channels before the New Year
- Winners will be acknowledge at the Council Meeting in January 2025
Judging will be based on the following criteria: creativity, uniqueness of display, consideration of holiday themes and overall appearance and joy of display.
Judging Categories:
- Most Creative – a clear theme with a cohesive display – fun and witty in design
- Traditional Holiday - classic, elegant and/or stunning
- Merry & Bright - "Clark Griswold" style
- Best Business - storefronts with holiday sparkle
- Best Porch, Patio, or Balcony full of twinking lights