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On July 28, American Awakening invites you to join their “Better Together” event. Join for King & Country, Lecrae, Crowder, Jonathan McReynolds and The New Respects as they come together and blur the lines of politics, race and genre for an amazing moment of music. This FREE concert stream starts at 8pm. Register for free at
Join Experience Mount Vernon and WNZR for the annual Festival of Lights
Experience Mount Vernon is now accepting registrations for the 2024 Festival of Lights Holiday Lighting Competition presented this year by Knox Community Hospital!
The annual Festival of Lights Holiday Lighting Competition is a dazzling spectacle that fills the City of Mount Vernon with warmth and festive cheer.
Every year, as the holiday season approaches, the local community comes together to showcase their creativity and imagination through enchanting light displays. The competition aims to light up the entire City, with each submission vying for the top prize in its respective category. Residents and visitors alike are welcomed into a mesmerizing wonderland, as they drive through our twinkling City adorned with stunning designs, from elaborate animated scenes to whimsical displays.
This year’s competition will feature displays at both private residences as well as businesses.
Participants can choose from one of three awards for which to compete:
- Best Classic White Light Display
- Best Vintage-inspired Display
- Best Light up the City Display
- Best Business/Store Front Display
Or you can simply choose to have your display listed and not compete.
Registration is due by December 9. All registrants must be within the city limits of Mount Vernon.
How it works:
After the close of participant registration on December 9, Experience Mount Vernon will release a map of the displays, including display photos at
www.experiencemv.org/2024-festival-of-lights and on social media.
The competition will officially begin on Saturday, December 14 at 6:00 p.m.
Voting for Public Choice will remain open until Monday, December 16 at 11:59 p.m.
While the general public is voting on their overall favorite, three judges will be choosing the winner in these categories: Best Classic White Light Display, Best Vintage-inspired Display, Best Light up the City Display and Best Business/Store Front Display.
ALL Winners will be announced on the Experience Mount Vernon Facebook and Instagram pages on Tuesday, December 17 by 5:00 p.m.
On Saturday, December 14 from 6:00 p.m to 9:00 p.m., WNZR will provide 3 hours of special hand-picked Christmas Music to accompany your tour of the Festival of Lights. Big Blue will also be out providing “Reels on the Road” on WNZR’s Instagram site. These short videos will highlight the amazing light displays.
Before heading out to see all of the amazing light displays on December 14, be sure to stop by the Mount Vernon Grand Hotel for one more chance to meet Santa before he heads back to the North Pole to pack up his sleigh. Santa will be available in the lower
level of the Grand Hotel from 4:30-6:00 p.m. for photos and to collect last minute Christmas wishes.
Full competition guidelines, information, and registration can be found at
www.experiencemv.org/2024-festival-of-lights
The Festival of Lights has become an iconic event, where families, friends, and neighbors gather in the spirit of celebration, marveling at the captivating brilliance that illuminates Mount Vernon during the most wonderful time of the year, and we hope you will join us!
WNZR is proud to support Festival of Lights in Mount Venron.
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