Annual Holiday Decorating Contest
Residents and visitors can tour neighborhood streets to view dazzling outdoor holiday displays, ranging from creative lighting designs and classic traditional decor to coordinated street-wide installations. An interactive map showcases participating entries alongside past legacy winners. Viewers can explore the illuminated community and vote online for their favorite holiday presentations.
What to Expect
Tour decorated homes and vote for favorite festive lighting displays online.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Ladera Ranch
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Ladera Ranch Maintenance Corporation (LARMAC)
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Local residents and holiday light fans
Vibe
Festive and neighborly
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Hours: 5:00 PM to 11:45 PM.
Tips & Advice
- Register before the contest deadline if you want to enter, since registration closes before the contest begins.
- Use the interactive map to find participating displays and vote for a favorite during the contest.
- Keep decorations on your own property and away from Association common areas, including pocket parks, landscaping, and trees.
- Get an encroachment permit before placing decorations on or over county property, and do not run extension cords across sidewalks or roads.
- If your entry places decorations over public rights-of-way, submit a copy of the County permit by the start of judging to avoid disqualification.
Special Events & Promotions
- Contest winners receive a gift card and festive yard sign.
- First-time participants can enter the New Kid on the Block category.
- At least half the homes on a street must participate for the Light Up Ladera neighborhood category to qualify.
- This year’s contest categories have been changed to support community needs and encourage more residents to participate.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I take part in the decorating contest?
Register your home or neighborhood entry before the registration deadline. Categories include first-time participants, creative lighting, holiday themes, traditional décor, small spaces, and neighborhood displays.
Can visitors vote for their favorite displays?
Yes. The interactive map lets the community vote for favorite displays during the contest.
What is new in this year’s contest?
The categories have been changed to better support community needs and give more residents a chance to participate.
What do neighborhood entries need to qualify?
At least half of the homes on the street must participate in the Light Up Ladera neighborhood category.
What rules apply to decorations near sidewalks or roads?
Keep decorations on your property. Decorations on or over county property require an encroachment permit, and extension cords cannot cross sidewalks or roads. Entries displaying decorations over public rights-of-way must provide the permit by the start of judging or risk disqualification.
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