Southbury is ready to celebrate the holiday season with two beloved traditions: the 4th Annual Holiday House Lights Contest and the Letters to Santa program. Residents and businesses are encouraged to participate and spread festive cheer throughout the community.
Holiday House Lights Contest
Southbury residents and local businesses, it’s time to light up the season! Enter the 4th Annual Holiday House Lights Contest by decorating your home or business with festive lights and creative displays. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your holiday spirit and creativity.
How to Participate:
- Entry is free and open to Southbury residents and businesses.
- Submit your entry form online at southbury-ct.org/holidaylights.
- Include a clear video or photo of your decorated house or business with your submission.
- Select your contest category when completing the entry form.
- The deadline for entries is Monday, December 9, 2024.
Contest Categories:
- Merry & Bright: Best use of lights
- The North Pole: Best North Pole design
- Gingerbread Village: Heritage Village entries only
- Santa’s Workshop: Best use of holiday décor (local businesses only)
- Winter Wonderland: Best winter-themed décor
- Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree: Best use of music, inflatables, and technology
Letters to Santa
Bring the magic of Christmas to life by sending letters to Santa! Santa has written a special letter for the children, and, at his request, we’ve created a return letter template for families to use. You can find the template and more details on the Southbury Parks and Recreation website. Santa also loves receiving handwritten letters and pictures from children!
How to Send Your Letter to Santa:
- Drop off letters in the Southbury Parks and Recreation drop box, located outside the office doors at 561 Main Street South, Southbury.
- Ensure the mailing address is clear and legible to guarantee a response from Santa.
- The deadline for letters is Thursday, December 12, 2024, to ensure they reach the North Pole on time.
Let’s make Southbury shine brightly this holiday season and fill it with joy and magic for everyone!
To learn more about these events, visit:
Website: www.southbury-ct.org/parkrec
For Holiday Lights Contest details: southbury-ct.org/holidaylights