"Deck the Halls: A Mason County Holiday Decorating Contest
December 1-27, 2020

Photos by ToddAndBradReed.com
Details for Deck the Halls: A Mason County Holiday Decorating Contest
Local residents and businesses are encouraged to participate in this new event and must register at ludington.org by November 29th. Decorating should be completed by December 1st to be considered. Entries will be judged by outside curb appeal meaning that decorations must be visible from the street. Displays must stay up from December 1st-27th.
There will be two categories for judging: residential and business, and cash prizes include a $100 first place, $75 second place, and $50 third place. Winners will be chosen based on votes by the general public and will be published on social media on December 28th. A map of entries will be provided to light-hunters by the Chamber.
Stay tuned for information on the Aglow on the Avenue Parade 2021!
Bring the family to Ludington's Aglow on the Avenue Parade. This is a great way to kick off the holiday season and welcome Santa to town!
The event is generally held the Saturday after Thanksgiving and coincides with the Small Business Saturday "Shop Locally" promotions, when most stores downtown are open for holiday shopping from 11am-7pm. You can select your tree from the Christmas Tree Lot downtown, enjoy a holiday craft show at the Art Center, and visit with Santa after the parade at Sandcastles Children's Museum.
The Aglow on the Avenue Parade and activities are presented by the Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce, in conjunction with the Downtown Ludington Board.
Here's the schedule for November 30, 2019:

- 11am-7pm - Shop Small Business Saturday in downtown Ludington
- 10am-4pm - Holiday Craft Show at the Ludington Area Center for the Arts
- 11am-8pm - Christmas Tree Lot at James Street Plaza
- 4-6pm - Parade Open House at the Mason County District Library
- 5:30pm - Tree Lighting & Caroling, James Street Plaza
- 6pm - Aglow on the Avenue Holiday Parade on Ludington Avenue from Gaylord to Harrison
- After Parade until 8pm - Visit with Santa at Sandcastles Children's Museum
More West Michigan Holidays Info...
- Upcoming Family Friendly Events
- 2021 Manistee Area Festivals and Events
- 2021 Festivals and Events in West Michigan
- Enjoy Concerts and Performances During the Holidays
- Where to Find a Fresh Christmas Tree
- Christmas in Scottville
- The Ludington & Scottville Branches of the Mason County District Library Offer Numerous Programs for Children & Families
- Bye Bye 2020 Video Contest to Take Place of Ball Drop on New Year's Eve in Downtown Ludington
- Pentwater's Christmas in the Village Festivities
- The Season for Giving
- The Holiday Season Shines at Bear Lake's Sparkle in the Park
- Home for the Holidays Events in Hart & Silver Lake
- Holiday Parties Made Easier
- Good Cheer is Found in West Michigan During the Holiday Season
- "Deck the Halls: A Mason County Holiday Decorating Contest
- Manistee's Victorian Sleighbell Parade Cancelled for 2020; Will Return December 2021
- Local Bazaars and Holiday Arts & Crafts Shows
Winter in West Michigan...
- Removing Ice and Snow from Your Roof
- Keep Up With Furnace Maintenance, Especially in the Winter
- Enjoy Winter Up North Around Lake Michigan
- Experience the Night Life in Ludington
- Visit West Michigan Every Season!
- Experience Winter in West Michigan
- Snowshoe Making Classes at the Ludington State Park
- Take a Guided Snowshoe Walk at the Ludington State Park
- Ludington State Park Offers Great Winter Activities
- Winter Fun in West Michigan - Ludington, Manistee, Pentwater and more!
- Ludington Ice Fishing
- Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing on the Pentwater Pathway
- Snowmobile on the William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Bike Trail
- Head to Hamlin Lake for the Hottest Ice Fishing!
- Head Outdoors for Winter Fun in Oceana County
- Enjoy the Winter Season in Manistee County!
- Viewing the Northern Lights in West Michigan
- West Michigan Ice Hockey Tournaments at WSCC
- Outdoor Winter Services for Your Home
- Where to Find a Fresh Christmas Tree
For more activities & attractions, check out these additional links for Things to Do in West Michigan:

Have Fun in Manistee, Michigan -- Explore Manistee's historic downtown district and riverwalk, hike the Manistee National Forest, canoe on the Manistee River, and more.
Hamlin Lake -- Just 4 miles north of Ludington, Hamlin Lake is a great destination for boating, fishing and climbing dunes! The Hamlin Lake shoreline is also part of the Ludington State Park.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes -- Visiting the Silver Lake Sand Dunes makes for a terrific vacation because you can take your off-road vehicle for a spin on the scenic sand dunes overlooking Lake Michigan and Silver Lake.
Things to Do in Pentwater, Michigan -- Nothing is quite like the quaint, artsy, harbortown village of Pentwater. Don't miss the popular Charles Mears State Park beach on Pentwater's Lake Michigan shoreline.
Lots of Activities in Scottville, Michigan -- Explore the Riverside Park along the National Scenic Pere Marquette River.
Canoeing or Fishing on the Pere Marquette River -- Many boat liveries offer canoe rentals.
Also, check out West Michigan Guides and our locally produced WestMichigan.MichBiz.com directory for our largest lists of Things to Do in West Michigan.