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  2. Red, White & WOW!

    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 is already known for its Fourth of July traditions including festivities at Old Poway Park, Veterans Park and two spectacular firework shows. This inaugural contest invites residents and businesses to join in the Semiquincentennial spirit with a community-wide celebration of all things red, white and blue.

    Read the contest guidelines below and sign up to enter by June 15 at 5 p.m.

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  14. Contest Guidelines
    • Submission Period: Applications open March 30 or April 20 and due June 1 by 5 p.m. 
    • Eligibility: Open to residents and businesses within Poway City limits. 
    • Theme: Decorations must be patriotic (not political, party-affiliated, or offensive). 
    • Visibility: Decorations must be visible from the sidewalk or street. 
    • Display Period: Decorations must be displayed from June 22 to July 5. 
    • Safety: All décor must follow safety guidelines and not obstruct sidewalks, driveways, or public access. 
    • Identification: All participants will receive a yard sign to identify their residence or business for the contest. 
    • Winning: Participants can only win in one category. 
    • Registration: Participation is free. 
    • Photo Consent: Participants agree to have a photo of their decorated home and their address on the website/social media for the community to view. Participants should be aware that residents may drive by to view decorations.
    • Enrollment Cap: 
      • Residential/Multi-family: 50 Applicants 
      • Businesses: 30 Applicants  
    • Judging: Judges will stop by on June 24 to view decorations and displays. 
      • Entries will be evaluated by a panel of four judges with affiliations to Veteran organizations and military service. 
      • Entries will be voted on by the City of Poway Community for a People’s Choice award.
    • Disqualification: Applicants not following these guidelines may be disqualified from the contest. 
  16. Declaration

    By submitting this application, I agree to abide by all contest rules and guidelines. I grant permission for my decorated home to be photographed, judged by a panel of designated judges, and featured in promotional materials, including online platforms, which may include publication of the home’s address for public viewing purposes.

    I understand that participation in the contest may result in increased visitor traffic to my property. I voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation and agree to release, indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, demands, damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses arising out of or related to participation in the contest, including but not limited to claims arising from decorating activities or visitors to the property.

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