CarMax Tacky Light Run Contests
Costume Contest
When it comes to the CarMax Tacky Light Run, it doesn’t matter who’s the fastest…we just want to see who has the most holiday spirit! Dig out your grandmother’s favorite holiday sweater, charge those battery packs, and buy all the garland you can afford, because the competition for a coveted Top 5 Costume Award is as serious as Santa!
If you would like to participate in the costume contest, you can check in from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at the Contest Check In tent in Mid-Lothian Mines Park.
Prize: Top 5 winners will be given a $20 Wegman’s gift card.
Winner Announcement: Wednesday, December 18
2024 Costume Contest Winners
Check out the costume contest winners >
Neighborhood Superlatives
The CarMax Tacky Light Run Neighborhood Superlative Contest is back! This spirited competition celebrates the most eye-catching, dazzling, and over-the-top holiday decorations, showcasing the very best of the Walton Park Neighborhood and the cheeriest parties around! The Neighborhood Superlatives determine and celebrate the neighborhood’s famous tacky light displays, bringing together community pride and holiday cheer at this season’s most illuminated event!
House Superlatives:
- Overall Tackiest
- Three finalists will be announced prior to the event on Saturday, December 14. Participants are then invited to help determine and celebrate the neighborhood’s famous tacky light displays by voting for the Overall Tackiest House throughout the duration of the event and via social media! Votes will be tallied post event and the winner will be announced on Wednesday, December 18.
- Most Likely to Blow a Fuse
- Announced on Saturday, December 14
- Most Traditional
- Announced on Saturday, December 14
- Best Themed House
- Announced on Saturday, December 14
- Best Off Course House
- Announced on Saturday, December 14
Prize: The Overall Tackiest winner will receive a $100 Wegman’s gift card.
2024 House Superlative Winners
- Overall Tackiest First Place- 12612 Queensgate Rd
- Overall Tackiest Second Place – 12724 Coralview Rd
- Overall Tackiest Third Place – 730 Glenpark Lane
- Most Likely to Blow a Fuse – 600 Coralview Terrace
- Most Traditional – 12612 Walton Ridge Lane
- Best Themed House – 806 Hollypark Dr
- Best Off Course House – 12610 Dawnridge Ct
Party Superlatives
- Overall Best Party – For the hostess with the mostest—an all-encompassing tacky light celebration with decorations, themes, entertainment, holiday spirit, and more!
- Best Themed Party – Creativity shines in themes! From retro holiday vibes to a winter masquerade, share your party’s unique twist.
- Making Spirits Bright – We’re looking for parties that bring the spirit of the season alive and make everyone’s hearts a little brighter.
- Coziest – We’re looking for parties with a cozy atmosphere—think warm drinks, fire pits, and jolly vibes that makes everyone feel at home.
How to Enter the Party Superlatives Contest:
- Register your party! (for Walton Park residents only)
- Display the “official sign” (provided by event organizers) on the night of the CarMax Tacky Light Run. This will help our judges quickly know that you’re taking part in the party superlatives.
- Have fun!
Prize: The Overall Best Party winner will receive a $100 Wegman’s gift card.
Deadline to Register your Party: Thursday, December 12 at 2pm
Winner Announcement: Wednesday, December 18
2024 Party Superlative Winners
- Overall Best Party – 806 Hollypark Dr
- Best Themed Party – Corner of Fennimore and Glen Park
- Making Spirits Bright – Corner of Timberlake & Walton Park
- Coziest – 702 Shady Glen Dr
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