Once more we would like to encourage neighbors to enter the Christmas Decoration Competition by making their houses and gardens a tribute to the Christmas Season.  We have traditionally offered certain guidelines which help the decorator be faithful to the ambience of the neighborhood.

We who have been the, admittedly self-appointed judges, feel that our neighborhood, with its historical and traditional architecture, deserves decoration which accentuates these qualities of the neighborhood.

• The decorations should enhance the architectural environment, the house – not too many illuminated objects in the yard out of keeping, but plenty of lights to suit the nature of the house, porch, tracery and its general style.
• Christmas trees behind lighted windows are a definite plus and cheer passersby.
• Commercial buildings can use window space and encourage their commercial interests by appropriate interior decorations as well as draped lights and greenery outside.
• Lights draped around bushes, trees, etc are always beautiful if done well.
• A Caution: An Al Copeland effect is not encouraged unless one can arrange police support!!

There will be 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd prize for Best Home Decoration and Best Commercial Decoration (which includes B&B's in the neighborhood) as well as a prize for the Best Small House  Decoration.  The Competition will be judged December 20^th and 21^st, the weekend before Christmas.  Please leave lights on by 5:00pm.

The Touro Bouligny neighborhood, which is bounded by Saint Charles Avenue, Napolean Avenue, Louisiana Avenue and Magazine Street, is a vibrant part of New Orleans.  With many schools, houses of worship, restaurants and shops, two hospitals and parks this neighborhood is one of the most livable neighborhoods in the city.  People who live in Touro Bouligny can walk to most amenities.