Niagara Falls Sparkle Awards competition returns for 2024; registration opens November 17

NIAGARA FALLS, ON - Show off your sparkling outdoor holiday display and earn bragging rights in your neighbourhood – the City of Niagara Falls Sparkle Awards competition is back for 2024.

 
The Sparkle Awards is a free, outdoor, holiday-themed decorating competition open to Niagara Falls residents. Prizes are awarded for Best Effects, Judge’s Favourite and Fred Girardo Community Choice Award.
 
Residents can register their properties in the competition between Sunday, November 17, and Monday, December 9. Judging and public online voting will take place from 6:00 pm on Friday, December 13, to 10:00 pm on Sunday, December 15. 

Winners will be announced during the day on Friday, December 20, at niagarafalls.ca/sparkleawards. 
 
HOW TO PARTICIPATE 

• Create an outdoor festive display at your home or business – You can enter by registering online between Sunday, November 17 and Monday, December 9, at niagarafalls.ca/sparkleawards. There is no registration fee to participate in the competition. 
• Tour the displays across the City with the Sparkle Map – Residents are encouraged to tour the City using the Sparkle Map, an online city guide of registered properties, which will be made available to the public once registration is closed at niagarafalls.ca/sparkleawards
• Cast your vote in the Fred Girardo Community Choice Awards – Voting for your favourite display will open to the public online from 6:00 pm on Friday, December 13, to 10:00 pm on Sunday, December 15. 
  Winners will be announced on Friday, December 20. Make a tour of the sparkliest houses in Niagara Falls part of your festive plans!
• Follow the Sparkle Awards on Facebook – Competitors can share sneak peeks of their properties and campaign for likes and visits leading up to the competition. You can also RSVP on the Facebook event page here.

For a complete list of criteria and details on how to enter the competition, please visit niagarafalls.ca/sparkleawards.

For more information, please contact:
Nathan Smith
Community Development Coordinator
Recreation, Culture & Facilities
City of Niagara Falls
905-356-7521 ext. 3345
[email protected]