Dateline: Dec. 17, 2023 -- Contest winners announced on Saturday Dec. 16.

Dateline: Dec. 11, 2023 -- TEN homes are registered. Keep them coming! Deadline extended to Tuesday Dec. 12.

Dateline: Nov. 30, 2023 -- Announcement of Prizes

CONTEST WINNERS

The Allenstown Economic Development Committee (EDC) congratulates the following winners who were chosen by EDC members, the Police Dept., and the Fire Dept. The awards consisted of trophies and gift certificates to local businesses (because the EDC always promotes local businesses).

An enthusiastic crowd of about 50 residents came for the Christmas Light festivities on Dec. 16th. The weather was remarkably mild in the upper 40s.

A burn barrel was set up for a little warmth (thanks to our friends at the Highway Dept.). The ARD Student Council sold cookies, brownies, and hot chocolate. People partook of the refreshments while waiting for the Santa Parade to arrive.

We had a great time together and the Santa Parade around the town was fantastic with police cruisers leading Santa and his EDC elves on Santa's sled, and four Fire Dept. trucks with lights flashing and sirens blaring. An EDC member was riding shotgun in the lead cruiser and giving turn by turn directions. After arriving at Town Hall, Santa and the elves came over to mingle with the attendees.

EDC leaders Lisa Lemire and Michael Frascinella announced and handed out the awards, and after that they led the audience in singing several Christmas carols. At the end, they wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Let's do this again next year!

ORIGINAL STORY STARTS HERE

The Allenstown Economic Development Committee (EDC), in collaboration with the ARD Student Council, invites Allenstown residents to participate in the

Annual Christmas Light Contest

For many, Christmas is a time of hope and great expectations so decorating your home with lights and symbols can make one feel hopeful. If you are decorating the outside of your home, please register for this contest.

Prizes for Best Decorations

To motivate one and all to join this fun event, the EDC is offering attractive trophies and desirable gift cards as prizes. The gift cards will be good at local businesses because that's what we do -- promote our local businesses. Judging the contest will be EDC members, the Fire Dept., and the Police Dept.

First Prize: Trophy and $100.00 gift card

Second Prize: Trophy and $75.00 gift card

Third Prize: Trophy and $50.00 gift card

Police Dept.: Trophy and $50.00 gift card

Fire Dept.: Trophy and $50.00 gift card

Santa Parade on December 16

As a special treat for the youngsters, Santa and his sled will parade through the town with a Police and Fire Dept. escort starting at the Allenstown Police Station and ending at Town Hall. Santa and his elves will give candy to waiting children as they travel though town ending at Town Hall. A street by street listing is to be posted soon.

To make the occasion more festive and enjoyable, the ARD Student Council will have hot chocolate and baked goods for sale to enjoy at the Town Hall Gazebo.

Once Santa has arrived at Town Hall, the contest awards will be announced. Afterward, the EDC will lead attendees in a joyful round of Christmas Carols.

What You Can Do

First, register your home by sending an e-mail ASAP. Be sure to include your name, address, and one or two photos that show off your decorations.

Click here   to register your home.

Second, go to the town web page to see your photos and those of other registered homes.
 Town Web Page for Christmas Lighting Contest