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November 3, 2025
Jackson's 2nd Annual Citywide Christmas Lights Competition - ENTRIES NOW OPEN!
ENTRY FORMS NOW AVAILABLE to enter the Competition in the COMMERCIAL and RESIDENTIAL categories, for all businesses and homes located within Jackson City Limits! Start planning your festive outdoor Christmas light displays to help Jackson LIGHT UP and spread holiday cheer this season!
1) New COMMERCIAL CATEGORY - entries now open, deadline to enter is 11/19. The deadline to have light displays in place and ready for preliminary judging is November 26. Hard copy entry forms are available on the City of Jackson website and at Jackson City Hall.
2) RESIDENTIAL CATEGORY - entries now open, deadline to enter is 12/5. The deadline to have light displays in place and ready for preliminary judging is December 12. Online entry forms are available on the City of Jackson website, and hard copies are available at Jackson City Hall.
CASH PRIZES for the Top Finalists in both categories, donated by private sponsors. See guidelines on entry forms. Public Voting kicks off on December 18 and ends on December 31. Presented by the City of Jackson's Economic Development Committee. Follow our Facebook page to stay updated.