2nd Annual Light Up the Beach Cities
Time to get into the Holiday Spirit and spread cheer all around! Enter this festive Holiday Decorating Contest to raise critical funds to support the Roundhouse Aquarium’s educational programs.
Fun Prizes Await The Winner of Each Category!
BEST OVERALL
Best overall from all entries
HOLLY JOLLY RESIDENCE
Best overall residence
MERRY AND BRIGHT BUSINESS
Best overall business
JINGLE JANGLE “WHEELS”
Best and most festive vehicle (any type)
ILLUMINATE THE BLOCK
Best multi-house display
HOLIDAY WHIMSY
Brings laughter and whimsical vibes
LET IT SPARKLE
Best use of holiday lights
Dates To Remember
Last Date to Register
Online Voting
Winner Announced!
How to Enter
Application, fee and photo submission deadline is December 13 at 11PM.
1. Fill out our online application form and pay $30 Fee.
2. Submit one (1) photo. Separate form will be sent after you apply.
3. Vote for your favorites. Voting will take place online. Detailed directions will be announced on December 16th.
You can vote for a winner in each category for a $10 donation!
Contest Rules
- You must be 18 to enter your residence, vehicle/vessel, or business. If you are entering a business, you must be an authorized owner, CEO, or manager of the business.
- You must be the legal owner, renter, or tenant of the location you are entering.
- Location entered must be located in Southern California.
- Use of photo editing or enhancing software (photoshop, etc) will disqualify you from the contest.
- You must ensure your decorations are family friendly. Anything deemed inappropriate by OTS/Roundhouse Aquarium will automatically be removed from the contest.
- You must fill out this registration form and pay the entry fee by December 13th at 11PM.
- You must upload one (1) photo by December 13th at 11PM. The electronic form will be sent to you in an email after your registration form is submitted. Only 1 photo file is allowed per entry. You can submit a collage of different angles as long as it is saved as 1 photo file.
- No refunds, please remember this is for charity.
- Voting will be conducted online. For a $10 donation you can vote for an entry in each category. Voting will be from December 16-21.
- Each entry can only win one prize, but can be voted for in multiple categories. (please note that prizes will be delivered in January)
Category notes:
- Jingle Jangle “Wheels” can include any type of vehicle or vessel. Ideas include cars, trucks, golf carts, boats, motorcycles, bikes, scooters, motor homes, etc.
- Illuminate the Block can be two or more houses on the same block, and can include alleys, footpaths, and passageways.
Check out our 2020 Winners!
Best Overall Winner
Best overall from all entries
300-400 block of 19th Street Manhattan Beach
Jingle Jangle Wheels Winner
Best and most festive vehicle (golf carts, cars, trucks, bicycles, motorcycles, etc)
Kramer Family
Jingle Jangle Wheels Runner-Up
Best and most festive vehicle (golf carts, cars, trucks, bicycles, motorcycles, etc)
Giaconi Family
Merry and Bright Business Winner
Best overall business
Neptunians
Merry and Bright Business Runner-Up
Best overall business
Gum Tree
Holly Jolly Residence Winner
Best overall residence
Gialketsis House
Holly Jolly Residence Runner-Up
Best overall residence
Velarde House
Let it Sparkle Winner
Best use of holiday lights
Hatlie House
Let it Sparkle Runner-Up
Best use of holiday lights
Haney House
Magical Winterland Winner
Best at bringing the Winter spirit to SoCal
Barber House
Magical Winterland Runner-Up
Best at bringing the Winter spirit to SoCal
17th Street in Manhattan Beach
Holiday Whimsy Winner
Brings laughter, humor and whimsical vibes
Arriaga House
Holiday Whimsy Runner-Up
Brings laughter, humor and whimsical vibes
McKinnon House