Chamber of Commerce to Sponsor Holiday Decorating Contest

This December the Hoboken Chamber of Commerce will sponsor its first annual holiday decorating contest.

The contest is open to business and residences that decorate their front doors and entryways. Both groups will be judged in separate categories, with awards given to the first, second and third place winners. The grand prize in each category is $500, with the runners-up winning $250 and $100 respectively.

The business that wins the grand prize will also receive a bonus, including $3,000 worth of advertising in local publications.

A panel of Chamber members will vote on the winning entries.

“We're looking to help make the city more festive for the holidays and this is a great way to get people more excited to get out and show their creativity," said Chamber president Michael Novak.

The winners will be announced during the Chamber's annual holiday toy drive party at the Elks Club on December 21.

Businesses and residences interested in competing must register by December 13th by sending an email with their name and address to hobokendecorating@yahoo.com.