Chillicothe Holiday Lights Competition is Underway

Presented by Rathkamp Financial

The annual City Holiday Lights Competition sponsored by the Chillicothe Parks and Recreation Department is underway.

Entry deadline is 4:30pm December 1st with judging taking place December 2nd at 6:30pm.

To enter, Chillicothe residents simply need to email the Parks and Recreation Department including your name, address, telephone number and the preferred category. Email submissions should be titled “Decorating Contest” and sent to lights@chillicotheoh.gov or call the department at 740-772-5626.

The categories include Norman Rockwell, for traditional and nostalgic decorations and Clark Griswold, excessive use of outdoor lighting anf decorations.

The winners of each division receive a free shelter house rental and five day passes to the Chillicothe Swimming Pool. Second place finishers receive a free shelter house rental and third place finishers will take home five day passes tot he pool.