To Participate

Festive Christmas decorations with lights and reindeer figures outside a small white house at night.

Interested in Participating?

Staunton and surrounding area residents, organizations and businesses are welcome to take part in Staunton’s Celebration of Holiday Lights from the Monday before Thanksgiving, November 23, 2026-January 1, 2027.

If you would like to participate, you can download the application and general information here,

(The downloaded form is in Adobe PDF format. Just print it, complete and sign it, and submit it as directed.)

Security Deposit: There is a non-refundable entry fee of $25 for all participants, individuals, groups or organizations / businesses.

Participants must sign an Indemnification and Hold Harmless Agreement to participate in the event. Other rules are listed below:

Basic Information:

Sponsors/participants must set up, staff and handle their own displays(s), providing their own booths, tables, lights (City Code requirements and Park regulations apply), and supplies, etc. The displays (traditional winter holiday scenes, Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanza, etc.)

Electricity is provided in all areas. In some areas, the timers are also provided. Otherwise you need to provide your own timer. The types of displays may include traditional winter holiday scenes, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza, etc.. Participants must supply weather approved, outdoor extension cords. Inflatables must be flat during the non-illumination hours. Participants are asked to review the safety guidelines from the Staunton Fire Department (see below). Gypsy Hill Park is closed to the public at 11:00 p.m. There is no display security provided. The Celebration of Holiday Lights Committee is not responsible for loss, damages or theft to displays. Sponsors/participants are solely responsible for the removal of displays at the conclusion of the festival.

Safety Information:

Requests for further details/information should be addressed to; Angel Cooper, 886-8660, angelcooper@hotmail.com or Nina Pervel, 540-383-7281, npervel@yahoo.com

Application & Information – Just download, print off, complete and mail with your check to:

Celebration of Holiday Lights Committee

P. O. Box 1891

Staunton, Virginia 24402

Application Form