Every year the Belzoni Garden Club selects a committee to lead the Christmas Lighting Contest. The committee selects judges from out of town to come in and pick the winners. It’s a fun holiday tradition! The winners for 2023 are as follows:
Overall: Terry Williams – Harvey Street
Country Christmas: Allen & Beth Roberts – 1806 Hwy. 7
Merriest Block: Longino Street – 502 Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Parker, 504 Booker Richardson
Most Christmas Spirit:
- First Place: Queen Hudson; 609 First Street
- Second Place: Leon Williams; 1109 Oakwood
- Third Place: Mr. & Mrs. Jessie Grayson; 310 Church Street
Best Doorway:
- First Place: Casandra Coleman; 1101 Oakwood
- Second Place: Paul & Kristie Williams; 510 Wister Dr.
- Third Place: Joe & Courtney Taylor; Castleman St.
- Merriest Traditional Doorway: Charlie & Sarah Goldberg; 510 Lee St.
- Merriest Eclectic Doorway: Hue & Melissa Townsend; 409 Lee St.
Best Indoor Tree:
- First Place: Lindsay W. Wade; 207 Leflore Ave.
- Second Place: Dr. & Mrs. Carlton Gorton; 204 Oak St.
- Third Place: Rodney & Vernita Vaughn; 602 Frances Dr.
Best Outdoor Tree:
- First Place: Mrs. Jan Cline; 603 Mound St.
Best Church:
- First Place: First Methodist Church
- Second Place: First Presbyterian Church
- Third Place: Eastside Baptist Church
- Best Nativity: Catholic Church
Best Business:
- First Place: Family Insurance
- Second Place: Central Insurers
- Third Place: Goldberg’s Department Store
Merriest Community Spirit: Centennial Green