2023 Christmas Lighting Contest and Santa Parade
Santa and the Elves 2022
1. Jason Lamarche, 8 Notre Dame Ave
1. Jason Lamarche, 8 Notre Dame Ave
1. Jason Lamarche, 8 Notre Dame Ave
2. Bonnie Gawrys, 6 Emile Drive
2. Bonnie Gawrys, 6 Emile Drive
3. The Dumonts, 4 Lubern Ave.
3. The Dumonts, 4 Lubern Ave.
4. Anthony and Tina Costello, 13 Marilyn Drive
4. Anthony and Tina Costello, 13 Marilyn Drive
4. Anthony and Tina Costello, 13 Marilyn Drive
5. Cheryl Forsberg-Hill, 3 Bailey Ave.
5. Cheryl Forsberg-Hill, 3 Bailey Ave.
6. Crystal Cauthorn, 6 Letendre Ave
6. Crystal Cauthorn, 6 Letendre Ave
6. Crystal Cauthorn, 6 Letendre Ave
7. Earle Rowell, 7 Sullivan Drive
7. Earle Rowell, 7 Sullivan Drive
7. Earle Rowell, 7 Sullivan Drive
8. Sarah and Mike Laponsie, 32 Als Ave
8. Sarah and Mike Laponsie, 32 Als Ave
8. Sarah and Mike Laponsie, 32 Als Ave
9. The Laflamme Family, 35B River Road
9. The Laflamme Family, 35B River Road
9. The Laflamme Family, 35B River Road
10. The Klawes Family, 6 Kenwood Drive
10. The Klawes Family, 6 Kenwood Drive
10. The Klawes Family, 6 Kenwood Drive
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The Annual Christmas Lighting Contest
Dateline: Dec. 17, 2023 -- Contest winners announced on Saturday Dec. 16.
Dateline: Dec.11, 2023 -- TEN homes are registered; thank you for joining the contest! Deadline extended to Tuesday Dec. 12.
Dateline: Nov. 30, 2023 -- Announcement of Prizes
CONTEST WINNERS
The Allenstown Economic Development Committee (EDC) congratulates the following winners who were chosen by EDC members, the Police Dept., and the Fire Dept. The awards consisted of trophies and gift certificates to local businesses (because the EDC always promotes local businesses).
| First Place: | Cheryl Forsberg-Hill, 3 Bailey Ave. |
| Second Place: | The Dumont Family, 4 Lubern Ave. |
| Third Place: | Earle Rowell, 7 Sullivan Drive |
| Fire Dept. Choice: | Cheryl Forsberg-Hill, 3 Bailey Ave. |
| Police Dept. Choice: | Bonnie Gawrys, 6 Emile Drive |
An enthusiastic crowd of about 50 residents came for the Christmas Light festivities on Dec. 16th. The weather was remarkably mild in the upper 40s.
A burn barrel was set up for a little warmth (thanks to our friends at the Highway Dept.). The ARD Student Council sold cookies, brownies, and hot chocolate. People partook of the refreshments while waiting for the Santa Parade to arrive.
We had a great time together and the Santa Parade around the town was fantastic with police cruisers leading Santa and his EDC elves on Santa's sled, and four Fire Dept. trucks with lights flashing and sirens blaring. An EDC member was riding shotgun in the lead cruiser and giving turn by turn directions. After arriving at Town Hall, Santa and the elves came over to mingle with the attendees.
EDC leaders Lisa Lemire and Michael Frascinella announced and handed out the awards, and after that they led the audience in singing several Christmas carols. At the end, they wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Let's do this again next year!
ORIGINAL STORY STARTS HERE
The Allenstown Economic Development Committee (EDC), in collaboration with the ARD Student Council, invites Allenstown residents to participate in the
Annual Christmas Lighting Contest
For many, Christmas is a time of hope and great expectations so decorating your home with lights and symbols can make one feel hopeful. If you are decorating the outside of your home, please register for this contest.
Prizes for Best Decorations
To motivate one and all to join this fun event, the EDC is offering attractive trophies and desirable gift cards as prizes. The gift cards will be good at local businesses because that's what we do -- promote our local businesses. Judging the contest will be EDC members, the Fire Dept., and the Police Dept.
First Prize: Trophy and $100.00 gift card
Second Prize: Trophy and $75.00 gift card
Third Prize: Trophy and $50.00 gift card
Police Dept. Prize: Trophy and $50.00 gift card
Fire Dept. Prize: Trophy and $50.00 gift card
Santa Parade on December 16
As a special treat for the youngsters, Santa and his sled will parade through the town with a Police Dept. and Fire Dept. escort, starting from the Allenstown Police Station and ending at Town Hall. Santa and his elves will give candy to waiting children as they travel though town ending at Town Hall. Here are street by street maps of the parade (4 MB PDF File).
To make the occasion more festive and enjoyable, the ARD Student Council will have hot chocolate and baked goods for sale at the Town Hall Gazebo.
Once Santa has arrived at Town Hall, the contest awards will be announced. Afterward, the EDC will lead attendees in a joyful round of Christmas Carols.
Schedule of Activities
- Nov. 17 to Dec. 12 – Register your home decorations
- Dec. 1 to Dec. 14 at 5 p.m. – Visit homes
- Dec. 16, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. (Saturday) – Santa Parade; get your kids outside!
- Dec. 16, 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. – Gather at Town Hall Gazebo at 16 School St.
- Dec. 16, 3:00 p.m. – Attend Awards Ceremony featuring refreshments, warming fires, prizes for Best Decorations, and Christmas Caroling
What You Can Do
First, register your home by sending an e-mail ASAP. Be sure to include your name, address, and one or two photos that show off your decorations.
to register your home.
Second, come back to this town web page to view the slideshow of registered homes at page top.
