• Bringing holiday spirit and encouraging the community to shop local this season.

The Afton Main Street Alliance is calling all Afton Main Street businesses to Light Up Main Street and compete for the best holiday lighting display. Participants will have a chance to earn bragging rights and a winning banner to display at their business. Those interested must register by November 22 and have decorations up by November 25. The week will allow visitors to come by and vote for their favorite lighting display.

Paige Alise, representing the Afton Main Street Alliance, encourages participants to go bold, saying, “The brighter, the better.”

With the event happening during the same time as the Parade of Lights, businesses are invited to incorporate the parade’s “Christmas Movies” theme into their displays, though it’s not a requirement.

Come by Main Street in Afton, starting November 25 to see all the lights and displays and cast your vote. The winner will be announced on Monday, December 2.