The Carters’ Christmas lights’ setup from this year, located at 1313 N. Vandenboom Ave. in Marquette. (Courtesy photo)

MARQUETTE — The Marquette Board of Light and Power has announced the winners of its annual Christmas Lighting Contest.

Categories are organized from largest to smallest light displays, starting with “Walking in a Winter Wonderland.” Top prizes in each category received bill credits from the MLBP, plaques and yard signs, with each first-place winner being awarded a gift basket.

Light display winners are listed by category:

Walking in a Winter Wonderland

≤ John and Stacey Carter, 1313 N. Vandenboom Avenue

Lighting the Way

≤ First, the Parvu family, 495 Brookton Road

≤ Second, Gary and Mary Beth Bell, 1201 Tierney Street

≤ Third, Jim and Cindi Acocks, 702 Mesnard Street

Child’s Bright Delight

≤ First, Matt and Marie Dunham, 809 Homestead Street

≤ Second, the Lucas family, 620 Cherry Creek Road

≤ Third, Scott and Mike Brady/the Brady twins, 37 Stonegate Heights

≤ Honorable mention, Dan and Justina Salmon, 1506 West Avenue

Frosty’s Favorites

≤ First, the Panttis, 2140 W. Grove Street

≤ Second, the Brugman family, 700 W. College Avenue

≤ Third, Mary Bawden, 422 Center Street

≤ Honorable mention, Debbie Leiviska, 35 Forest Drive

Elfin Magic

≤ First, David and Stephanie Epper, 310 Jackson Street

≤ Second, Michels family, 1765 Heikkila Drive

≤ Third, Rob Linares and Amber Emanuelson, 547 W. Bluff Street

≤ Honorable mention, Ronan Everson, 217 Jean Street

The MBLP has added a virtual map to its website, marking the locations of contest winners so locals can head out and view the winning light displays. There are additional contest entries to see in the county as well, including the following:

Frosty’s Favorites

≤ Kyle, Lisa, Zac and Jacob Button, 1005 Allouez Road

≤ Paul and Beth Schloegel family, 2030 Wright Street

≤ Harley and Kristie Durocher, 1986 Van Evera Avenue

≤ Jon and Cindy Nebel, 802 W. Magnetic Street

Elfin Magic

≤ Russell Martin, 18 Pine Run

≤ Connie Bell, 2309 Presque Isle Avenue

Non-competition category

≤ Marlene and Mike Hohman, 1366 Ortman Road

A full map of lighting locations and additional contest details can be found on the MLBP’s website at mblp.org/2024-lighting-contest/.