Lakeland Lights Showdown 2024

Brighter Futures for Lakeland Schools

A festive house decorated with Christmas lights, garlands, and ornaments. The house features a balcony with a nativity scene, Christmas wreaths, and blinking string lights. Two red patio umbrellas are visible on the porch. There is a sign that reads 'Ring of Lights Winner' hanging in front of the house.

What’s it all about?

Every year, Lakeland's most creative holiday decorators create magical light displays that will give you holiday cheer.

YOU get to decide who did it best & raise money for Lakeland Schools.

How to Participate

Festively decorated front porch with warm yellow lights, hanging star and snowflake ornaments, and two lit bushes flanking a wooden door.

1. Tour The TOwn

Discover Lakeland’s spectacular light displays

Family celebrating in front of a decorated house during dusk, with Christmas lights, holding a trophy.

2. Pick Your Favorite

Choose the home or business that truly captures the holiday spirit.

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3. Cast Your Vote

Donate to vote for your favorite display. Every dollar counts as a vote!

Three women standing in a classroom surrounded by boxes and educational supplies, holding some of them, smiling for the camera.

4. Support Education

All proceeds go directly to the Lakeland Education Foundation.

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EVENT DETAILS

Dates: December 1st-23rd, 2024

Voting Closes: Dec 23rd at 11:59 PM

Winners Announced: December 24 at noon on our website and social media

Cast your vote
& Donate TODAY

Learn MoRE ABOUT THE LAKELAND EDUCATION FOUNDATION