2025 Rio Linda Elverta Chamber Christmas Light Contest Rules
Eligibility
The contest is open to all businesses and homes located within Rio Linda & Elverta.
Participants must register by completing the official online entry form by November 29th.
All displays must be set up and fully operational by December 1st for judging.
Participants agree to have their address and photo posted for judging and to be on the Chamber’s Christmas Light Map.
Display Guidelines
Decorations must include lighting and be visible from the street at night.
Displays should reflect a festive, family-friendly theme. Inappropriate or offensive content will not be accepted and will result in disqualification.
Safety Guidelines
Decorations should not obstruct sidewalks, driveways, or public roads.
Participants are responsible for their displays.
Judging Criteria
Displays will be judged by the Chamber Christmas Contest Subcommittee based on the following criteria:
Creativity/Originality – How unique and imaginative are the decorations?
Holiday Spirit – How well do the decorations capture the holiday theme?
Use of Space – Effective use of available space for decorations.
Theme Cohesion – Consistency of the decorations’ style or theme.
Lighting – The quality and effectiveness of lighting in the display.
Popular Choice – The winner of the community popular poll will receive an additional 5 points added to their overall score.
Popular Vote
Community members can vote for their favorite displays through a poll.
Public voting will be open from December 1st to December 11th.
Each participant’s photo will be posted with their assigned entry number and address.
Prizes and Recognition
Prizes are as follows:
1st Place: $200
2nd Place: $125
3rd Place: $50
Winners will be announced during the RLE Christmas Light Parade on December 13th, immediately after the tree lighting ceremony that takes place at 6:05PM.
Winners agree to have their photos, business names or addresses featured in Chamber promotions.
Liability and Disclaimer
The Chamber of Commerce is not responsible for any damage, theft, or injury that may occur during the contest.
By entering, participants agree to hold the Chamber harmless from any claims arising from their participation in the contest.
Participants consent to the use of photos of their decorations for promotional purposes by the Chamber.
Disqualification
The Chamber reserves the right to disqualify any participant for violating contest rules, including but not limited to the use of offensive or dangerous decorations.
Late entries or incomplete registrations will not be accepted.
Additional Information
Participants are encouraged to keep their displays up through the holiday season, even after the contest ends, to contribute to community spirit.
