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Community News: HENDERSON SEEKING ENTRIES FOR WINTERFEST EVENING LIGHT PARADE, FESTIVAL OF TREES, AND GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION
The City of Henderson invites residents, community partners, organizations and businesses to participate in this year’s WinterFest, scheduled for Thursday, December 11-Saturday, December 13 at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 Water St., in the Water Street District. Submissions are now being accepted for the WinterFest Evening Light Parade, Festival of Trees and Gingerbread House Competition. The theme for all three activities is “It’s a Fairy Tale Christmas.” Individual deadlines and details are below.
Festival of Trees entries are due Monday, November 17. The contest is limited to the first 12 applications received. A six-foot artificial Christmas tree and stand will be provided. Participants must bring their own decorations, lights, tree skirt and supplies. A committee will judge the trees and the entry that receives the highest score will win best in show and a $250 cash prize.
WinterFest Evening Light Parade applications are due Friday, November 24. Each entry must be illuminated in lights and will be judged in three categories: incorporation of theme, creativity and overall appeal. Cash prizes will be awarded to floats for first ($1,000), second ($750) and third place ($500). Ribbons will be awarded to the best three entries in the remaining categories.
Applications for the Gingerbread House Competition are due Thursday, December 11. Entries must be 90 percent edible and contain gingerbread, frosting and candy. The public will cast their vote on their favorite gingerbread creation. The best school/organization will receive $100 and the best individual/family entry wins $100.
Ballots will be tallied and awards for all three activities will be presented at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 13 at the Henderson Events Plaza. All cash prizes are courtesy of several community partners.
WinterFest is the city’s annual Christmas celebration, and this year, the event is inspired by popular fairy tales. The festivities include a tree lighting ceremony with Mayor Hafen, visits with Santa Claus, carriage rides, craft fair and holiday entertainment. The WinterFest Evening Light Parade begins at 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 13 with children’s author Kevin Janison serving as the grand marshal.
To download an application or for more information about WinterFest, please visit HendersonLive.com or call the city of Henderson Department of Cultural Arts & Tourism at 702-267-2171. Find us on Facebookand follow us on Twitter.
