JAMESTOWN, NY – November 5, 2024 – The City of Jamestown is excited to announce its 2024 Holiday Lights Contest, encouraging residents to deck their homes in festive décor for a chance to win a ShopLocalCHQ gift card! Open to all residential properties within the city, this contest celebrates the creativity and holiday spirit of Jamestown residents across the six wards. Sponsored by the City of Jamestown, Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, and Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union, this festive event aims to spread joy and community pride throughout the holiday season.
Eligibility & How to Enter
Residents within Jamestown’s city limits are invited to participate, with eligibility limited to residential homes only. Single-family and multi-family homes are eligible to submit only one entry per property. Nominations must include a high-quality photo of the decorated home, the home’s address, and can be submitted via email to lights@jamestownny.gov or mailed to City Hall at 200 East Third Street, Attn: Holiday Lights, Jamestown, NY 14701. The submission period opens on November 24, 2024 and closes on December 14, 2024.
Judging & Community Voting
After the nomination period, the City’s selection committee will choose the top three decorated homes in each ward as finalists. Community voting will then determine the winners! Residents can vote for their favorite displays online at www.jamestownny.gov from December 15 through December 20, 2024. Residents may cast one vote per ward, with one vote per resident (in person or online), using a valid email address to ensure fairness. Multiple votes from the same email address will be disqualified.
Prizes
One winning home from each ward will receive a $100 ShopLocalCHQ gift card as a token of appreciation for their creativity and effort. The wards include:
- Ward I – College Ward
- Ward II – Lakeview Ward
- Ward III – Chadakoin Ward
- Ward IV – Bergman Ward
- Ward V – Forest Ward
- Ward VI – Willard Heights Ward
Visit the City of Jamestown’s website to identify your property’s ward.
Provided by the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce, the ShopLocalCHQ gift card supports small businesses and strengthens our local economy. ShopLocalCHQ Gift Cards work just like a credit card at 165 participating merchants throughout Chautauqua County, including Art Cloth & Craft, Ballgame Heroes, Brigiotta’s Farmland Produce, CHQ Plus, Crown Street Roasting Company, Dot’s Gift Boutique, Farm Fresh Foods, Lena’s Pizza, Labyrinth Press Company, Jamestown Cycle Shop, Honest John’s, and many more! For a complete list of merchants, visit www.chqchamber.org.
Important Guidelines & Safety Rules
Submission Guidelines: Entrants should submit only one high-resolution photo per nominations to showcase their decorations fully.
Judging Criteria: Decorations will be evaluated on creativity, originality, and overall visual impact.
Safety & Weather: Decorations should be secured to endure winter conditions. The City of Jamestown is not liable for any damage during the contest period.
Content Standards: Displays or decorations containing inappropriate or offensive content will result in immediate disqualification from the competition.
Winner Announcement
The City will announce the winners on December 23, 2024 on the official website and social media pages. Prizes will be mailed directly to the winners following the announcement.
Sponsorship & Acknowledgement
This festive event is proudly sponsored by Greater Chautauqua Federal Credit Union and Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union. The City of Jamestown thanks these organizations for their generosity and dedication to fostering community engagement and holiday cheer.
For official rules, nomination details, voting instructions, and a ward map, visit www.jamestownny.gov/holidaylights. Join us in celebrating the season and lighting up Jamestown with holiday spirit.
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