Perry Launches Its First-Ever Christmas Home Lighting Display Contest

 Concerned Citizens of Perry is excited to announce its first-ever Perry Christmas Home Lighting Display Contest, debuting on Saturday, December 20, 2025, with judging beginning at 5:30 p.m. This new community tradition aims to bring neighbors together, spark holiday spirit, and illuminate the pride of Perry.
A distinguished panel of judges will tour participating homes and evaluate displays based on creativity, holiday cheer, and overall visual appeal. Judges for the inaugural event include:
 oo Kara Overly, owner of Destinations of the Heart Travel Planning
 oo Taylor Stratton, Miss Katy Trail
 oo Olivia Quinn, retired Methodist Pastor
Concerned Citizens of Perry Founder and President John DiMaria expressed his enthusiasm for launching this new tradition:"We're thrilled to introduce this festive event to our community. It's a fun way to celebrate the season, show off our creativity, and bring Perry families together in the spirit of Christmas."
All decorated homes within Perry city limits will be entered into the Christmas Home Decoration Contest. Each residence will be judged and considered for two award places: Traditional/Classic Christmas and Kids Delight. We can't wait to see the creativity and let's see Perry sparkle!
Concerned Citizens of Perry are looking forward to lighting up the town and making this first annual event a memorable one.
A big shout out to all the residents in Perry that really lit up the city! So many beautiful homes and so many decorations.
Winners are all in and just posted separately with pictures. All families gave their permission to be posted.
We want to thank our distinguished panel of judges who toured participating homes and evaluated displays based on creativity, holiday cheer, and overall visual appeal. Judges for the inaugural event included:
:: Kara Overly, owner of Destinations of the Heart Travel Agency
:: Tom Ague, Double Hearts Ranch
:: Koryn Miller, Miss Mark Twain's Teen
First Place: 407 Marybell
Second Place: Nick and Amanda Giessinger. 403 Wells
Third Place: Stephen and Sarah Gralen, 618 Boulware Brown Blvd
KIDS DELIGHT!: Dennis Trower, 125 Public
For additional information or future involvement, please reach out to jdimaria@jadimaria.com or visit the website at https://www.ccp-edg.org/.