Coaldale, Alberta Country Christmas Best Decorated Contests COUNTRY CHRISTMAS BEST DECORATED CONTESTS 2025 Country Christmas Best Decorated Contest More information coming soon. Make the Holiday Season brighter by lighting and decorating your home, yard and/or business. Become a 5th annual winner of our Country Christmas Best Decorated Contest! This year 4 categories will be judged: Best Traditional Display (Lights only decoration/display - lighted fixtures such as deer or snowmen are acceptable as long as they are illuminated by traditional strand lights and portray a nostalgic feel.) Best Small Display (Garden display, apartment/condo patio or deck display, window display) Best Large Display (Full yard/house display) Best Decorated Business Judging will take place from outside the residence or business and viewed from the street only. Judges will not enter the property to view back or side yards. Judging criteria will include: unique design and creative use of lights and decorations storyline or theme display and placement of decorations, animated objects overall presentation Your information First name* Last name* Email* Submission to judge Category* Address* If you have a photo or video of the submission, please upload it below. Upload File Submit Best Small Display Winner - Kim & David Morris - 1710 22 Ave. Left to right: Community Experience Manager Clayton Varjassy, Councillor Lisa Reis, David Morris, Mayor Jack Van Rijn, Deputy Mayor Bill Chapman, Special Events Coordinator Mark McIntosh Best Business Display Winner - Alberta AG Centre (decorated by Kevin Nielson) - 1502 8 St. Left to right: Community Experience Manager Clayton Varjassy, Special Events Coordinator Mark McIntosh, Darryl Visser, Mayor Jack Van Rijn, Deputy Mayor Bill Chapman, Councillor Lisa Reis Click here to view last year's winners. Best Traditional Display Winner - Rosalind Pavan - 2606 Aspen Dr. Left to right: Deputy Mayor Bill Chapman, Rosalind Pavan, Mayor Jack Van Rijn Best Large Display Winner - Ron & Doreen Spillman - 1113 19b Ave Left to right: Special Events Coordinator Mark McIntosh, Deputy Mayor Bill Chapman, Ron Spillman, Mayor Jack Van Rijn, Doreen Spillman, Councillor Lisa Reis, Community Experience Manager Clayton Varjassy Our judges faced an almost impossible challenge in selecting the winners of this year's 6th Annual Country Christmas Best Decorated Contest, as Coaldale was filled with an incredible array of outstanding displays. The sheer number of decorated homes was astonishing, and the quality was truly unmatched. Please refer to the map that highlights some of the exceptional displays in our community.

Bring the whole family to enjoy a variety of activities, including wagon rides, ice skating, and more! NIGHT OF LIGHTS FAMILY ACTIVITIES Join us for family activities and festive fun! Bring the whole family to enjoy a variety of activities, including wagon rides, ice skating and more! There’s something for everyone, making it the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit together. More information coming soon. Outdoor Ice Skating Location: Civic Plaza (2007 19 Street) Time: 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Join us at Coaldale’s annual Night of Lights event and experience our brand-new outdoor ice rink at Civic Plaza! Glide under the festive lights and enjoy the atmosphere with family and friends. After you’ve spent some time on the ice, warm up with a delicious cup of hot chocolate from our concession. Please remember, no food or drinks are allowed on the ice surface—let’s keep it safe and fun for everyone! Need skates? Check out the library's new Skate Rental Program . Civic Plaza concession sponsored by KFC. Wagon Rides Location: West of Civic Plaza (2007 19 Street) Time: 6 to 7 p.m. & 8 to 9 p.m. Come experience a Coaldale favorite: wagon rides at our annual Night of Lights! Gather your family and friends, and hop aboard for a cozy ride, taking in the sparkling lights and festive decorations. There’s no better way to get into the holiday spirit, so don’t miss this timeless tradition! Sponsored by Kinsmen Club of Coaldale Christmas Crafts Location: Coaldale Public Library (2014 18th St) Time: 4:30 - 6:45 p.m. Get into the holiday spirit at the Coaldale Public Library with some festive Christmas Crafts! Bring your creativity and join us in making fun, seasonal crafts for the whole family to enjoy. We’ll provide the supplies—you just bring the holiday cheer! Sparkle Tattoos Location: Coaldale Public Library (2014 18th St) Time: 4:30 - 6:45 p.m. Stop by the Coaldale Public Library for some festive fun with our Sparkle Tattoos. These temporary glitter tattoos are safe, waterproof, and last up to three days—perfect for kids of all ages looking to add a touch of sparkle to their day. Sponsored by Kinsmen Club of Coaldale Singing & Story Time with Snow Queen & Ice Queen Location: Coaldale Public Library (2014 18th St) Time: 5 - 6 p.m. Join us at the Coaldale Public Library for a relaxed Singing & Story Time with the Snow Queen and Ice Queen. Families can enjoy some quiet storytelling and songs, a nice way to ease into the winter season. It’s a simple, cozy activity for kids and parents alike. View the event map for more information regarding family activity locations.

Join us November 29 for the much anticipated 24th Annual Country Christmas Night of Lights Parade NIGHT OF LIGHTS PARADE Join us for the 25th Annual Country Christmas Night of Lights Parade The parade will depart at 7 p.m. The parade will start on 20th Ave and 11th Street and continue west down 20th Ave to the corner of 20ave/19st. Date: Friday, November 28 Time: 7 p.m. Location: Coaldale's Main Street (20th Ave) Application: Parade application form View the event map for more information regarding the parade route. View the road closures map for more information regarding road closures.