The Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department has announced the winners of the 30th Annual Lights, Sights, and Holiday Nights Decorating Contest. This year, new community entries and past participants competed in five categories.
The Recreation and Parks Commission conducted official judging. The winners will be recognized at the City Council meeting, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 in City Hall Council Chambers, 110 E. Cook St.
Best Use of Lights Winner:
Haro Family (1849 Sequoia Dr.)
Best Lawn Display Winner:
Strebe Family (200 Linda Drive)
Best Holiday Theme Winner:
Garcia Family (1431 Raven Ct.)
Business Window Display Winner:
Engel & Grey (745 E. Betteravia Road)
Best Overall Winner:
Yancey Family (379 Cameron Ave.)
Honorable Mentions:
Mike Family (2512 Santa Rosa St.)
2842 La Serena Place
Chick-Fil-A (605 Betteravia Road)
Toyota of Santa Maria (1643 S. Bradley)
Candy Cane Lane (Linda Drive neighborhood)
Holiday Hall of Fame:
Michael B. Clayton (400 E. Orange St.)
Melena Family (515 N. Lucas)
Bernard Family (228 S. Linda)
Nanalis Family (314 W. Harding Ave.)
Mariscal Family (2442 Wailea Ct.)
Lights, Sights, and Holiday Nights is an annual holiday decorating contest presented by the City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Commission, and People for Leisure And Youth, Inc.