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Show us your holiday spirit! A Mount Prospect classic, the Special Events Commission is once again holding the Holiday House Decorating Contest for 2023. This contest is open to all properties in Mount Prospect, businesses included. For long-time participants, please note that the registration/nomination process is different this year.
Holiday House Map
Unless you specify otherwise, all registered properties will be included on our Holiday House map, allowing your neighbors to enjoy your decorations while out caroling or strolling the winter wonderland!
There are a few ways to access the map:
- Interactive story map (addresses, photos, and captions)
- PDF map (addresses - can be downloaded or picked up as a hard copy)
An interactive map and PDF version will be made available to the public the week following the end of registration.
2023 Winners
Best Decorated Block
200 Block of S. Pine Street
Simple But Elegant
201 S. Lancaster Street
Griswold Family House Award
Matt & Stephanie Yurkanin
315 S. Louis Street
Most Festive
Foley Residence
209 S. Candota
Most Spiritual
117 S. School St.
People's Choice
Wilbur T. Debulgado
1710 Liberty Court
Categories
Award categories include:
- Best Decorated Business
- Best Decorated Block
- Simple But Elegant
- Griswold Family House Award
- Most Festive
- Most Spiritual
- People's Choice - Voting will be held on the Village's Facebook page from December 15 at 10 am to December 18 at 10 am. Note that only one photo per property will be posted.
*One prize per entry
Judging
Our panel of judges from the Special Events Commission will cast their votes on December 16, and winners will be announced on December 18. Winners will not only receive a yard sign to proudly display throughout the season but also gain the ultimate bragging rights and a special shout-out on the Village’s communications channels! Winners will be recognized at a Village Board meeting in January.
Questions
Have questions or need assistance? Reach out to Special Events Commission Staff Liaison Kylie Cerk at specialevents@mountprospect.org or call 847.818.5201.