Holiday Lights Contest

Thank you to everyone who participated in and voted in this year’s Holiday Lights Contest. It was such a joy to see the creativity, effort, and holiday spirit throughout the neighborhood — evening walks were especially festive this year.

We look forward to joining you all again in 2026 for our next Holiday Lights Contest.

Congratulations again to our 2025 winners:

🏆 First Place: 13760 Soaring Wing Ln

✨ Second Place: 13236 Moonlight Trail Dr

We loved celebrating with our winners and sharing in the fun. Thank you for helping make Poplar Run feel bright, welcoming, and full of holiday cheer this season.

Wishing everyone a warm and happy holiday!

Below is information from the 2025 Holiday Lights Contest:

Let's share some holiday cheer by participating in our Annual Holiday Home Decorating Contest!

Click to See: Map of Finalists. Photos do not do justice to these houses. Please view them when considering your vote.

Click to See: Contest Details

Get into the holiday spirit and decorate your home to be the brightest, cheeriest, classiest, or most fun and festive of them all! All homes in Poplar Run are automatically part of the contest, so NO ENTRY REQUIRED! Judging will be based on the following criteria: Festiveness, Originality, Theme, Skill Level, and Overall Appearance.

Members of the Social Committee will scour the neighborhood and choose finalists on December 12-14. Please have your decorations up and ready to go by December 12 for judging. The homes of chosen finalists will be photographed and brought to the community to vote. Voting will be active and available December 15-22.

There will be a prize awarded to first and second places. First place will also receive an award to display in their yard for the rest of the season. Winners will be announced on the community website, newsletter, and Facebook group.

Click to See: Contest Rules

Contest Rules:

• Contest is limited to what can be seen from the street at night
• Participants are requested to keep their houses decorated through January 5 so the community may view and enjoy them
• Winners will be notified on December 23
• The Social Committee reserves the right to combine or divide single family and town home entries if the display warrants it
• Decisions on the finalists and winners are final