Entries open for Blacktown City Christmas Lights Competition

Published on 04 November 2020

It’s time to let your Christmas spirit shine as entries are now open for the 2020 Blacktown City Christmas Lights Competition.

The annual competition encourages residents of Blacktown City to decorate their home, townhouse or villa, or to nominate a neighbour’s property.

There are 7 prize categories – 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Overall, Best Overall Townhouse/Villa, Ward Winners, Encouragement Award, Champion of Champions, Nominators Prize, and Best Street – with more than $4,000 in cash and prizes to be won.

Blacktown City Mayor, Tony Bleasdale OAM, said the Christmas Lights Competition was a wonderful way to kick off the festive season and show community pride.

“Amid what has been a tumultuous and often difficult year, what better way to spread some joy than to take part in our Christmas Light Competition?” Mayor Bleasdale said.

“It always makes me smile to see our great City lit up and to witness the spirit of community in action.

"There is something about Christmas lights that makes us stop and really think about the significance of the festive season, and the importance of family and friends.

“I can’t wait to see the beautiful and festive displays around Blacktown City this year.”

Nominations for the competition close at 5pm on Tuesday, 1 December.

Preliminary judging will take place between 8.30pm and 11pm from Thursday, 3 December to Thursday, 10 December. Final judging will take place on Saturday, 12 December. 

The 2020 Blacktown City Christmas Lights Competition is proudly sponsored by Hoyts, Commercial Christmas, and Goodluck Plaza.

Alicia Le Roux won 1st Place Overall in the 2019 Blacktown City Christmas Lights Competition for her display at 39 Alice Street in Rooty Hill.

Prize Categories

•  1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Overall

Best displays, selected from all entrants. Overall winners are selected from Ward Winners.

• Best Overall Townhouse / Villa

• Ward Winners

The Blacktown Local Government Area is divided into 5 wards. All entrants are eligible for winning their ward prize.

• Encouragement Award

Those properties who have not won a major award are eligible for this category.

• Champion of Champions

Selected from previous 1st Place Overall competition winners. If entrant obtains 1st Place Overall they are no longer eligible to win any of the prizes.

• Nominators Prize

All individuals who nominate a property are eligible for this prize. Only one entry per person applies.

• Best Street

This year we will recognise the City's 'Best Street'. The Best Street title acknowledges neighbours who come together in the spirit of Christmas to create a festive atmosphere in the street they each call home.

To be eligible for the title of ‘Best Street’, you must have a minimum of 3 decorated properties submit an entry form from the same street.

For more information, including information on COVID-19 restrictions and related considerations, visit blacktown.nsw.gov.au/christmaslights.

Picture: Alicia Le Roux won 1st Place Overall in the 2019 Blacktown City Christmas Lights Competition for her display at 39 Alice Street in Rooty Hill.