Wawa & Chapleau Decoration Contests Underway

Communities are lit up over the coming weeks for a holiday tradition.

Wawa Recreation Coordinator Stacey White explains there are some prizes on the line in the annual Festival of Lights decoration contest.

Stacey White Explains Festival of Lights Contest
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Maps and voting information can be found at the Michipicoten Memorial Community Centre, the Wawa website, or through Wawa Recreation on social media - voting continues through December 17th.

Chapleau's Christmas Light Contest is also underway, and Assistant Leisure and Cultural Services Director Carole Ouellette says there are a few prizes.

Carole Ouellette Explains Chapleau Christmas Lights Contest
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While entrants are encouraged to have their lights on through the month, judging will take place the week of December 18th - pictures for the "People's Choice" award must be submitted by 4 pm December 15th.