Light Up Wheaton

Take Part in the Return of Wheaton's Holiday Light Competition

Are you ready to show off your holiday spirit and make Wheaton shine? The City of Wheaton and the Wheaton Park District are once again teaming up for the Light Up Wheaton holiday decorating contest for residents, businesses, churches and organizations. Participants can compete for prizes (and bragging rights) and be added to the official tour map of participating locations.

To enter the Light Up Wheaton contest and be added to the tour map, register through the Wheaton Park District at  www.wheatonparkdistrict.com/LightUpWheaton by Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025.

Awards will be given in three categories: Most Creative, People’s Choice, and Mayor’s Choice. Judging will take place from Dec.12-17. For Most Creative and Mayor’s Choice categories, judges will observe houses from 6-9 p.m. daily during this time. Photos of entries shared on the City of Wheaton and Wheaton Park District Facebook pages will be voted on by the public for the People’s Choice award.

Photos and locations will be shared on the City of Wheaton and Wheaton Park District Facebook pages for public voting and all homes participating will be listed on the website for families looking to drive by and see the entries in person. Be sure you are following @CityofWheaton and @wheatonparkdistrict on Facebook. Winners will be announced Thursday, Dec.18, via social media and email. 

Let’s make this holiday season bigger and brighter than ever!

If you have questions about the Light Up Wheaton decorating contest, please contact Lauren Cali at lcali@wheatonparks.org.