Port Jervis announces holiday lighting contest

The City of Port Jervis Tourism Board will be holding a holiday lighting contest open to all city residents. Applications are available on the city’s website and there is no fee to enter. Just fill out the application and either mail it to the City Hall clerk’s office (20 Hammond Street, Port Jervis, NY 12771), turn it into the clerk’s office in person during regular business hours, or email it to floralaurapj@yahoo.com. The application can be found at bit.ly/4f9KzPo. The cutoff for entries is Dec. 17 at 4 p.m.

Judging will take place Thursday, Dec. 19, starting at 6:30 p.m. Participating residents are asked to keep their holiday lights on between the hours of 6 and 9 p.m. on judging day. Winners will be announced online and at the next Common Council meeting.

Judges will choose three winners. First place is a $25 gift certificate, second place wins a $20 gift certificate and third place wins a $10 gift certificate.