This year, Pell City saw a new spin on an old tradition, as Lights in the Park added a contest to select the best holiday-themed displays.
Presented annually by the Pell City Parks & Recreation Department, this year’s event saw more than 80 entries take over Lakeside Park during the holiday season. The Department collected hundreds of votes from attendees and assembled a special committee to select the winner.
“The Pell City Parks & Recreation Department would like to express its sincere gratitude to all participants, visitors, and voters of the inaugural ‘Lights in the Park’ Holiday Competition,” said Civic Center Manager and Contest Organizer Valerie Painter. “We commend the community for their enthusiastic participation and thoughtful voting.”
And now, without further ado, the winners are:
Overall Winner: Woody’s Tree Service
- Anna Otterson / Edward Jones: Silent Night Award – Simple and clean display
- Jessica Blackerby / EXP Realty: White Christmas Award – Best use of white lights
- Woody’s Tree Service: Deck the Halls Award – Most over-the-top use of lighting
- Clean Haul Roll-Off: Christmas is in the Air Award – Best use of inflatables
- House of Prayer: The Reason for the Season Award – Best Nativity display
- Faith Community Fellowship: Holly Jolly Christmas Award – Best display that makes you laugh
- Alabama Clearing & Excavating: Rock Around the Christmas Tree Award – Best use of animation
- Metro Bank: The Rudolph Award – Best use of holiday characters
- Girl Scouts Troop 24216: Christmas Story Award – Best youth inspired display
The 2024 Lights in the Park award winners will receive additional promotions through Discover and LakeLife 24/7 (Digital and Print). In addition, these winners will have the opportunity to select their locations in the Park for next year’s competition!
“The warmth of our community and the wonder of the Christmas season combine every year for ‘Lights in the Park.’ It’s heartwarming to see Pell City come together to create such a magical experience. Congratulations to the winners, and thank you to everyone involved.”
Lights in the Park at Lakeside Park in Pell City will remain open through the New Year.