Two businesses and four families have been announced as the winners of this year's 5th Annual Festival of Lights Holiday Lighting Competition. Mayor Matt Starr shared the exciting news in a video posted on Facebook.
Here's the list of winners:
- People’s Choice - Best Residential Display: Wilson Family, 3 Grandview Drive
- People’s Choice - Best Business Display: Fry Guest House, 303 North Main Street
- Best Classic White Display: Meyer Family, 113 North Center Street
- Best Vintage-Inspired Display: Shoman Family, 200 N. Edgewood Road
- Best Light-Up the City Display: Hunter Family, 18 Longitude Drive
- Best Business/Storefront Display: Paragraphs Bookstore, 229 S. Main Street
This year’s event was proudly sponsored by Knox Community Hospital, with entries judged by Alice Hutzel-Bateson (Knox Community Hospital), Mike Miller (Mount Vernon City Council), and Jeff Derr (City of Mount Vernon).
Mayor Starr extended his gratitude to the judges, the participants, and the 316 individuals who cast votes for the People’s Choice awards.