Lighting Contest Map

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2025 Lighting Contest Map

View the homes that “Light Up Carthage!” The community is invited to take a self-guided tour of the 20 entries in this year’s holiday lighting contest, proudly brought to you by Carthage Water & Electric Plant (CWEP).

Community Voting

Voting opens Wednesday, December 17th, and will close Thursday, December 18th, at 11:59 p.m. A lighting map of all participating addresses can be viewed below to aid in the voting process.

Winners will be contacted and presented their awards on Friday, December 19th, and will receive a yard sign for “best lit yard in their ward/area”, an award, as well as bragging rights for a full year! CWEP wants to thank everyone who participated and entered this year to help brighten our town with festive holiday spirit.

Follow the “Christmas Light Trail” and enjoy the show!

Ward 1

  1. 1228 South River Street
  2. 408 East Central Street
  3. 1018 Clinton Street

Ward 2

  1. 829 West Vine Street
  2. 311 North Parsons Street
  3. 1208 Grove Street

Ward 3

  1. 1422 Douglas Place
  2. 1063 South Garrison Avenue
  3. 2000 Beau Drive

Ward 4

  1. 1318 Wendy Lane
  2. 1353 Airport Drive
  3. 1616 South River Street
  4. 2441 Theo Street
  5. 612 Belle Air Place

Ward 5

  1. 1419 South Garrison Avenue
  2. 1334 Reata Avenue
  3. 1605 Robertson Avenue
  4. 608 West Highland Avenue
  5. 1406 South Maple Street
  6. 1725 Grand Avenue

Outside City Limits

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