Light Up McLean! Holiday House Decorating Contest Voting Begins

The Light Up McLean Holiday Decorating Competition is an opportunity for MCC tax district residents and businesses to show off your home or business in all its holiday splendor! The McLean community will vote for the winners in the following categories:

1. Best Overall: Exceptionally attractive, unique, and complete design that utilizes space and resources well.
2. Most Creative/Original: Exceptional use of creative ideas and lots of originality evident in design.
3. Best Holiday Theme: Eye-catching decorations that clearly communicate a fully conceptualized theme.

New this year! Businesses in the MCC tax district are invited to participate! Only residential entries are eligible for prizes, but the public will choose a Best Overall business.

Registration for residential and business decorators ends on Friday, Dec. 11.

Contest and Voting Runs Dec. 21, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027.