Make UH Shine Bright This Season: 2025 Lights in the Heights Contest
Our UH community takes holiday lights very seriously... and again this year we’re relying on YOU to not only put up your lights, inflatables, painted signs, animatronics, figures, nativity scenes, and everything else you’re keeping in those red bins in your storage spots to help make UH the neighborhood with the most holiday spirit and sparkle, but we’re also relying on YOU to help decide which displays are “best of the best.” We have also made it easy for folks to find your creative brilliance and vote on the best decorated homes!
We’re also going to track blocks and groups for special recognition as “Best Blocks in UH,” so work on getting your neighbors in the holiday spirit! No matter how big or small, every bit of twinkle makes our whole neighborhood shine brighter.
Nominate: your home (or another) you think should be included. Nominations must be made by midnight, Sunday, December 7 at link.uhsd.org/nominatelights.
Nominations will be confirmed by email starting December 8, and new for this year, the first 50 nominations will receive a yard sign with a QR code neighbors can use to vote for thier favorite displays (pick-up details will be included in the confirmation email).
Vote: A map of homes nominated will be posted at www.uhsd.org/lights on Wednesday, December 10 at 5 p.m. in time for the Lights in the Heights Bike Ride. Voting closes at midnight, Sunday, December 21.
Nominated locations will be featured in the Bike, Walk & Run tour on Sunday, December 14 (see page 5 for details).
Results: will be announced on Monday, December 22 on www.uhsd.org/lights and via social media. Winners will also be featured in the February UH News and enjoy a full year of extra pride knowing you’ve helped make UH shine bright!
You can vote for one in each of this year’s categories:
Best Traditional Theme: classic Christmas look with lights, wreaths, etc.
Best Modern Theme: stylish, creative, or trendy designs.
Best Use of Lights: focus on lighting display and color coordination.
Best Religious Display: nativity scene or faith-based theme.
Best Inflatable Display: use of large inflatables and characters.
Most Creative/Original: unique, funny, or unexpected theme.
In addition, you can vote for one in each of these overall categories:
Best Overall: top decoration combining creativity, lights, and theme, the most outstanding display in design, execution, and holiday spirit.
Children’s Choice Award: voted favorite by kids.
Questions? Reach out to lights@uhsd.org and we’ll try our best to help. All of us at UHCA wish everyone a bright and shining holiday season, and can’t wait to see UH lit up again this year!