Lakeland Lights Showdown 2026

Brighter Futures for Lakeland Schools

Tour Lakeland’s brightest holiday displays, then vote for your favorite. Every $1 is a vote, and every dollar goes to Lakeland schools.

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What’s it all about?

Every year, Lakeland’s most creative decorators light up their homes with dazzling holiday displays that will fill you with winter cheer.

YOU get to decide who did it best & raise money for Lakeland Schools.

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Cast your vote
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How to Participate

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1. Tour The Town

Discover Lakeland’s most dazzling light displays

House decorated with holiday lights and Santa figures at night

2. Pick Your Favorite

Choose the home or business that truly captures the holiday spirit.

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3. Cast Your Vote

Donate to vote for your favorite display. Every dollar counts as a vote!

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4. Support Education

All proceeds go directly to the Lakeland Education Foundation.

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EVENT DETAILS

Dates: December 1st–23rd, 2026

Who Can Enter: Any home or business in Lakeland. Registration is free and open all season.

Voting Closes: December 23rd at 11:59 PM

Winners Announced: December 26th at noon on our website and social media

The Prize: Our champion gets an official Lakeland Lights Showdown Champion yard sign and a full year of bragging rights.

Learn More About the Lakeland Education Foundation