Let’s Make Chestermere Shine!

Whether you’re all about twinkling elegance, inflatable chaos, or full-on Griswold-style over-the-top, we want to see your holiday spirit! Enter your home in the contest and add it to our interactive map so families can tour around, enjoy the displays, and vote for their favourites.

Why join?

• Get your display featured on the map and viewed by the community.

• Be eligible for prizes and trophies across four categories.

• Or simply add your home to the map for fun, no contest entry required.

• Share some festive joy with Chestermere neighbours and visitors.

• Winners will be featured in the January issue of the City of Chestermere’s Wave publication

Key Dates

• Entries accepted: December 1 – 12, 2025

  • Your submission must include a photo of your decorated home.

• Committee judging day: December 13, 2025. Your lights must be on by 6:00 p.m.

• Public voting period: December 13 – 15 via secure online form (local postal codes required).

Categories

1. Best Overall

2. Best Use of Lights

3. Best Theme or Design

4. Community Favourite (public vote)

The first three categories will be judged by a panel (judges TBA). The “Community Favourite” will be decided by the community vote.

Sponsor with Us

Support our community event by becoming a sponsor. Cash or prize-item donations are welcome. Sponsorship includes:

• Your logo on the Light the Lake webpage & interactive map.

• Mentions in Little Lake Locals’ social posts and newsletter.

• Recognition on entry and voting forms, and in the final winners’ announcements.

We’re proud to be partnering with the City of Chestermere.