Light the Lake
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Light the Lake ❆
In partnership with the City of Chestermere.
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 (please email your address)
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. Entries close at 4:00 pm on December 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: 10:00 am, December 13 to 9:00 pm, December 15 via secure online form.
Categories
Best Overall - This category celebrates the display that truly captures the spirit of the season. Judges will be looking for creativity, effort, and overall visual impact.
Best Use of Lights - This one’s all about illumination! Entries should showcase creative, effective, or artistic use of lighting.
Best Theme or Design - This category highlights displays built around a clear concept or story from “Winter Wonderland” to “Santa’s Workshop” and everything in between.
Community Favourite (public vote)
The first three categories will be judged by Chestermere City Council members. The “Community Favourite” will be decided by the community vote. Photos must accompany all entries.
Prizes
We’re keeping things local this year with prizes that support our amazing businesses. Winners will receive gift cards from Chestermere-area businesses, along with trophies and bragging rights.
Prizes will be awarded for:
Best Overall
Best Use of Lights
Best Theme or Design
Community Favourite (public vote)
1st Place: Trophy + gift card to a local Chestermere business
2nd Place: Gift card to a local Chestermere business
3rd Place - Gift card to a local Chestermere business
BONUS: 1st Place winner in the Community Favourite category will also receive a 6-month full membership to the Chestermere Boxing Club, valued at $787.50
BONUS: Every entrant will be entered into a random draw for a 6-month full membership to the Chestermere Boxing Club, valued at $787.50, just for joining in the fun!
As more sponsors come on board, the total prize pool will continue to grow, so stay tuned for updates on the local businesses helping us make Chestermere shine
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.
Light the Lake in the News
Light the Lake Contest Back for the Second Year
Chestermere Anchor, November 29, 2021
Light the Lake Bringing Holiday Cheer to Chestermere This Season
Chestermere Anchor, December 7, 2020
