Thursday, December 10, 2020

Annual holiday decorating contest is now under way

The “All American Holiday Decorating Contest” began in Westland last week and will continue until midnight on Thursday, Dec. 31. Residents can visit the City of Westland website to nominate themselves or a friend in one or all of the three categories: Best Traditional Display, Most Creative Display and Over the Top Display. Nominees will be asked to enter a picture along with their submission.  

“Once again, the Department of Neighborhood Services team will be out and about in neighborhoods in search of those residents who have gone the extra mile to make their homes shine this holiday season,” commented Mayor William R. Wild.

“We had a lot of great participation from our residents around Halloween and we are excited to see the creativity and festivity around the winter holiday.”  

Winners will be announced and awarded with prizes at the first council meeting of the New Year on Monday, Jan. 18. 

The City of Westland was forced to cancel other holiday events due to the health restrictions of the current COVID-19 pandemic.

“In order to maintain the health and safety of our residents and employees, we will transition this year's holiday celebration to a virtual forum,” Wild concluded.