Red, White & Wow! Deadline for entering Patriotic Decorating Contest

Get ready to sparkle, shine, and show your stars and stripes, Poway! In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the City of Poway is proud to announce its first-ever Red, White & WOW! patriotic decorating contest. 

Poway residents have two options to choose to participate: best outdoor display or best window display. Businesses compete in a separate category.

Everyone gets a say in choosing winners via the People’s Choice award, with online voting open between June 22 and July 2. A digital map featuring photos and locations of all contest entries will be available on the City’s website, making it easy for residents to explore and support their favorite displays. A special panel of judges from local veterans and military service organizations will name Judge’s Choice awards in each category.

The contest is open for Poway residents and businesses. Registered participants receive a yard sign encouraging their fans to vote. Decorations must be visible from a public sidewalk or street and displayed between June 22 and July 5. 

Read the contest guidelines below and register online by June 15 at 5 p.m.