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The City of Santa Maria’s Parks and Recreation Department has announced the winners for the 2025 Lights, Sights and Holiday Nights contest. This is the 30th year for the annual event. Click HERE for a printable map all locations mentioned below.
Best Use of Lights Winner: Haro Family (1849 Sequoia Dr.)
Best Lawn Display Winner: Strebe Family (200 Linda Dr.)
Best Holiday Theme Winner: Garcia Family (1431 Raven Ct)
Business Window Display Winner: Engel & Grey (745 E. Betteravia Rd.)
Best Overall Winner: Yancey Family (379 Cameron Ave.)
Honorable Mentions:
Mike Family (2512 Santa Rosa St.)
2842 La Serena Place
Chick-Fil-A (605 Betteravia Rd.)
Toyota of Santa Maria (1643 S Bradley)
Candy Cane Lane (Linda Dr. Neighborhood)
Holiday Hall of Fame:
Michael B. Clayton (400 E. Orange St.)
Melena Family (515 North Lucas)
Bernard Family (228 South Linda)
Nanalis Family (314 W Harding Ave)
Mariscal Family (2442 Wailea Court)
Lights, Sights, and Holiday Nights is an annual holiday decorating contest presented by the City of Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Department, the Santa Maria Recreation and Parks Commission, and People for Leisure And Youth, Inc. (PLAY, Inc.).
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