Light Up Santa Cruz! Holiday Glow Guide & Contest Registration is Open

Published on November 24, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 24, 2025

Spread Holiday Cheer: Join the 2025 Santa Cruz Holiday Glow Guide & Contest

Santa Cruz, CA - Ready to deck your halls and your home? Join the City of Santa Cruz Parks & Recreation Department for the 2025 Holiday Glow Guide & Contest and make your neighborhood sparkle this season! ✨

Brighten Your Block

Snap & Submit: Take a photo of your holiday decorations and register your home via WebTrac Activity # H120125.
Get Featured: Accepted homes will appear on the interactive Glow Guide map, so friends, family, and visitors can tour the city’s sparkling displays.
Score a Reward: Every participant gets a $5 promo code for Parks & Recreation classes.
Win Big: One lucky home will receive a $50 Parks & Recreation Gift Card for the most creative holiday display.

Why Join the Fun
From twinkling white lights to colorful, over-the-top displays or whimsical inflatables, every home adds a little extra holiday magic. Whether you’re in it for bragging rights or just to share the joy, this is your chance to celebrate creativity, spread cheer, and make Santa Cruz sparkle.

Get Involved & Learn More

Visit: https://www.santacruzca.gov/Government/City-Departments/Parks-Recreation/2025-Holiday-Glow-Guide-Contest

or email: recreationevents@santacruzca.gov (subject line: “ATTN: Holiday Glow Guide Map Listing”)

Media Contact: Glow Guide & Contest

Annalise Bryant, Recreation Supervisor
(831) 420-5277 | abryant@santacruzca.gov