MARQUETTE -- This year marked the 29th year that the Marquette Board of Light and Power has hosted the Christmas Lighting and Decorating contest. The winners were announced on Thursday evening.
The winning locations are either in or just outside of Marquette.
The displays are seen as a life-sized Christmas card, according to coordinators. Many of the displays are constructed beginning in September.
If you are looking for a few sights to see in Marquette this Christmas, here is a list of the winners by category:
Elfin Magic: 1st: Tim, Jill and Emily Bryant, 433 W. Ohio St. 2nd: Janeen L'Hullier, 1002 Wilson St. 3rd: Kristen Casey, 217 Jean St. Honorable mention: Larry Gilbertson, 2612 Moran St.
Rudolph's Rookies: 1st: Mark Hamilla, 502 W. Hampton St. 2nd: Jessica Stachowicz, 908 Silver Creek Rd. 3rd: Richard and Georgelle Greet, 442 Fisher St.
Child's Bright Delight: 1st: Harry and Lois Hannula, 294 Lakewood Ln. 2nd: Bernice Anderson, 426 US-41 East 3rd: Carl St. Onge, 516 CR 480, and Marty and Jackie Pogue, 401 Sunnybrook Ln.
Frosty's Favorites: 1st: Gary and Linda Dionne, 37 Speaker Cr. 2nd: Eric and Kellie Mason, 71 David Dr. and Iwanicki Family, 603 Norwood St. 3rd: Mary Bawden, 422 Center St. Honorable mention: Bruce and Kathy Dupras, 344 Blemhuber Ave.
North Pole Neighborhood: 1st: David Bolduc, Roger Hill, Gary Mercure, 502, 524, 548 Silver Creek Rd. 2nd: Fred Reider, Richard Garrow, 1 Garrow Ln. and 4 Garrow Ln. 3rd: Napel, Peterson and Severyn, 109, 115, and 121 E. Hewitt Honorable mention: Patti Nemacheck, 2827 Westview Dr.
Winner's Circle: 1st: Rick Greenleaf, 220 Oakbrook Ln. 2nd: John Carter, 1313 N. Vandenboom 3rd: Gary and Mary Beth Bell, 1201 Tierney St. Honorable mention: Robert O'Neill, 1700 Harbour View Dr.
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