This year was the fourth Cabbagetown Holiday Lights contest (#CabbagetownLights) and was another successful festive event. Once again, all the photos showed our neighbourhood in a great light. After all the votes were counted, for the first time ever, we have a tie for first!
The home of Paloma Ellard and Matthew Scott (and dog Panda) overlooking Wellesley Park from Hillcrest Park, and Bryan Hewitt and Steffen Ploeger’s house on Wellesley St. East, share the crown this year.
Wellesley St. East was well represented in this year’s event, with houses on the street also coming in second place as well as tied for third with the Christmas Tree Lot on Spruce Street.
The contest received 375 votes, close to the number of votes received in 2016 (2017 shattered the record at more than 800). Like other years, there was a rush of votes at the very end of the contest period. Thanks to board director Tyler Fleming for running the contest.Congrats to the winners and all participants for another great neighbourhood showcase! And a reminder to all, it’s never too early to start planning next year’s lighting extravanganza.
You can view the full gallery of holiday lights photos on our Cabbagetowner Facebook page.