There's Still Time To Enter Mahwah's Holiday Lighting Contest

Mahwah NJ

08 December, 2020

1:27 PM

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MAHWAH, NJ — Think you've got the best holiday decorations in Mahwah? Want to win prizes? You might be in luck. The Mahwah Recreation Committee is sponsoring a new, annual, holiday lighting contest starting this year, and the deadline to enter has been extended to Dec. 11, the committee announced Tuesday. "With the uncertainty of today's times, we wanted to launch a new event that would embrace the creativity and spirit of all Township residents throughout Mahwah while still adhering to the health guidelines during this pandemic," the committee said, in a statement. The contest will have three winners from each of the six sections of town, the committee said, meaning 18 total winners will be selected. Town sections, according to the news release, will be determined based on the town's recycling sections. Judging will take place the week of Dec. 13, and winners will be announced Dec. 19. Prizes will be in the form of gift certificates to area restauarants. The winner gets $100, $50 for second place and $25 for third place. From the committee, here's how you can register and find your section: "Visit www.mahwahtwp.org; go to Recreation, then click on Holiday Lighting Contest and fill out the form. Find your recycling section: Visit www.mahwahtwp.org; click on Garbage and Recycling, then click on Find Your Recycling Section to look up your street."