6th Annual Holiday Home Decorating Contest

FLYER: 2025 Holiday Home Decorating Registration Form

It’s Back—and Brighter Than Ever! Washington Township’s 6th Annual Holiday Home Decorating Contest!

Calling all holiday enthusiasts—it’s your time to shine (literally)! Washington Township Recreation invites YOU to turn your home into a sparkling spectacle of joy, wonder, and pure festive magic. Whether you adore vintage holiday charm or lean into full-blown inflatable extravaganzas, we want to see your creativity light up Long Valley!

From December 8–10, 2025, our team of judges will cruise through town between dusk and 8:00 PM, admiring the twinkling displays and festive brilliance that YOU bring to life. So fluff those garlands, sync those lights, and set the scene—your masterpiece could be crowned a winner!

NEW THIS YEAR: “Community Choice” Category!  This year, the community gets to vote! Check out the official list of homes on our website by December 3, then cast your vote by December 5 at noon by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Only listed homes are eligible—so get your forms in on time and your décor could earn you the title of Community Choice, crowned by your Long Valley family!

Winners of the Judges’ Picks and Community Choice will be honored at the festive Jolly Jamboree on Saturday, December 13 at 3:00 PM at Rock Spring Park Pavilion (rain/snow date: December 14). Expect cheers, photo ops, and custom yard signs to showcase your holiday triumph!

To enter, complete and sign your registration form by Wednesday, December 3 at 12:00 PM. Forms can be mailed to Washington Township Recreation, 50 Rock Road, Long Valley, NJ 07853, or emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Questions? Reach out at (908) 876-5941 or email us for all the festive details.

This is more than a contest—it’s a celebration of light, joy, and community. Don’t just decorate—DAZZLE!