Tipp Monroe Community Services (TMCS) holiday lights contest for Tipp City and Monroe Township residents, Tipp City Lights, ended on Dec. 18. This is the third year of the event. The driving tour continued until Dec. 25. Registration was completed online and all participants were added to an official map created by TMCS. The maps were available on the organization’s website and in print. Community members were encouraged to view the registered homes and to vote via text, phone, or paper ballot for their favorite. Eighteen homes participated in the contest this year.

TMCS announced the winners of the 2023 contest as being:

• First Place - the Maxton Family family at 400 Hathaway Trail

• Second Place - the Kreusch family at 500 Stonecress Drive

• Third Place - the Yahne family at 724 Hathaway Trail

According to the program coordinator, Denise Gross, “This was another great year for Christmas lights in Tipp City and Monroe Township. There were so many houses with decorations that weren’t on the official map that made the tour even more exciting.” Gross encourages residents to put their homes on the map next year.

Approximately 65 votes came in over the two-week event. Contest winners were recognized with a yard sign and a photo posted on Facebook. TMCS plans to continue this Tipp City tradition every year.

Earlier in December, a drawing was held out of all participants for a gift basket worth over $200. The winner was the Knapke family.