Nibley City has announced the details for its annual Christmas Decorating Contest and Nibley Lights Tour. According to an October 31 statement, the contest is open for free registration to all Nibley residents.
The contest features several specific categories for participants to select from, including Best Theme, Griswold, Special Effects, Christmas Dream Inflatable Scene, and Christmas Classic. The Griswold category is inspired by the character Clark W. Griswold from the movie Christmas Vacation and focuses on displays with a significant number of lights on multiple surfaces. The Christmas Classic category focuses on vintage-style decorations similar to the work of Thomas Kinkade or Norman Rockwell. Other categories include Best Theme for harmonious displays, Special Effects for moving displays or music-synced lights, and Christmas Dream Inflatable Scene for inflatable displays.
Registration for the contest is open until Nov. 29 at 11:59 pm. Following the deadline, a qualifying round will occur on the evening of Nov. 30. Judging is scheduled to take place on Dec. 1 and Dec. 2. Winners will be presented with prizes and award signs at their homes on Dec. 3 and Dec. 4. The contest rules state that displays must be limited to what can be seen from the street side of the house at night and cannot include human beings, live animals, or political messages.
The judging process will involve individuals from Nibley and beyond, including City Staff, Nibley Public officials from the Parks and Recreation Committee and Friends Group, and the Nibley City Council. Preliminary judges will determine which entries qualify for the final round of judging, the prize drawing, and the Nibley Lights Tour. Typically, approximately 25 entries are considered for the final round of judging. Winners must display their category award and sponsor lawn signs until Dec. 31.
An interactive tour map will be posted once the preliminary judging process is complete.
