🎄 Pine Ridge Christmas Light Contest 2026
It's time to deck the halls and help make Pine Ridge shine brighter than ever!
The Pine Ridge Civic League invites all dues-paying homeowners to participate in our annual Christmas Light Contest. Whether your style is timeless and elegant or over-the-top and spectacular, there's a category for every holiday decorator.
🏆 Award Categories
✨ Traditional Christmas — $150 Cash Prize
Classic Christmas at its finest. Think white lights, wreaths, garland, bows, and timeless holiday décor that captures the warmth and spirit of the season.
💡 Griswold Christmas — $150 Cash Prize
Inspired by National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, this category is for the biggest, brightest, and most outrageous displays. If your electric meter is spinning overtime, this award might be for you!
🌟 Neighbors' Choice — $200 Cash Prize
The highest honor of the competition! This award recognizes the neighborhood's favorite display—the home that makes you slow down, stop for a photo, and truly captures the magic of Christmas through creativity, theme, and overall presentation.
📅 Contest Timeline
🎄 Saturday, November 28
Nominations and home entries open.
📝 Sunday, December 13
Deadline to nominate or register your home.
🗳️ Monday, December 14 – Friday, December 18
Neighborhood voting is open.
🎅 Saturday, December 19
Winners will be announced and presented with their cash awards during the Pine Ridge Santa Parade.
📋 Contest Rules
🏡 Homes must be located within Pine Ridge.
✅ Participants must have 2026 Pine Ridge Civic League dues paid to be eligible.
🚫 Previous year's winners may not win the same category in consecutive years.
🗳️ Every neighborhood vote helps determine this year's winners—so be sure to cast yours!
Whether you're decorating your home or simply enjoying the displays around the neighborhood, we hope you'll join us in celebrating the holiday season and helping make Pine Ridge the brightest neighborhood in Virginia Beach!