Will your Christmas decorations win a cash prize. The annual Holiday Homes & Businesses on Parade is in December.

Planning an elaborate Christmas display?

Maricopans have until 5 p.m. Dec. 1 to register for the 14th annual Holiday Homes & Businesses on Parade. Participants have a chance to win cash prizes.

“This is a highly anticipated, competitive event,” said Niesha Whitman, the city’s special events manager.

Whitman said 34 houses competed last year.

For residences, categories are broken down in Best Theme, Best Light Show and Best Use of Color, with individual winners earning bragging rights. Residents will vote for their favorite displays Dec. 9-18. The home that wins Resident’s Choice gets $300.

The Parks, Recreation and Libraries Committee and city staff will judge all entries Dec. 11-12. They will pick Best on Parade, which also wins $300.

As the name implies, there is also a business category in the Holiday Homes & Businesses on Parade contest. The winning business earns a fee waiver for a banner permit for six months.

Check out last year’s winners and learn how to register.

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