Announcing the Winners of Morningside Detroit’s 2023 Holiday Lights Contest
The Morningside Holiday Lights Contest returned for a third year, and this winter our neighbors did not disappoint. There was a festive atmosphere at all corners of the community.
The details of the contest remained the same as previous years. Throughout the month of December, nominations were taken for any decorated home, business, and block in Morningside. We received over 30 nominations, with many houses and blocks receiving multiple nominations. Four volunteer judges considered criteria like creativity, design, radiance, and location.
With so many great nominations, it was difficult to name finalists but the judges did their duty and we’re proud of the following winners.
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The winners of the 2023 Morningside Holiday Lights Contest are —
1st place: 4821 Devonshire
First place of our Holiday Lights Contest goes to Koleisha and Jernard Everett at 4821 Devonshire. The Everett’s have lived on Devonshire since 2012 and every year they transform their house into a holiday wonderland. Standout features include lighting each window with a different color to create a uniquely vibrant display. And their neighbors responded positively — we received several nominations for this one!
2nd Place: 4706 Nottingham
In second place, we have the head-turning light display at 4706 Nottingham, by Gaston and Charon Nogues, which they described as “Tudor gingerbread house” and an “electric farm”. The Nogues bought their house from the Landbank in 2019 and, in the years following, have acquired neighboring lots. And, yes, you can bet their holiday display occupied every inch of those lots!
3rd Place: 3687 Chatsworth
Coming in third, we have 3687 Chatsworth, a house whose holidays lights can be best described as classy and sophisticated. Using only white lights, 3687 Chatsworth had an elegant look all to its own.
Best Block: 3600 Berkshire
For Best Block, judges mostly considered the number of decorated houses. And the 3600 block of Berkshire had A LOT of them. From Brunswick to Windsor, the block was a colorful oasis, a special stretch of Morningside with bright lights and holiday cheer.
Best Business: Be Her Boutique
And last but certainly not least, for Best Business, we have Be Her Boutique at 15715 E Warren Ave. The Be Her storefront was adored with traditional white and red lights and inside the shop was decorated with homemade ornaments. Be Her Boutique has been in operation for 2 years. If you haven’t been, go check them out! Owner Jamie Hendrix has a fantastic eye for fashion.
Thanks to everyone who sent in a nomination and participated in the contest. Let’s do it again in 2024!
