The winners of Portsmouthâs holiday lights contest have been named.
Holiday artistry aficionado Al Bailey won in the best overall display category, Jane Sprague won for most creative display and Nicole Beyer won best classic light display.
Those top three winners will receive $500 gift cards donated by Ricci Lumber, Home Depot or Loweâs.
The contest, which had 76 entries, was decided by children and teenagers in the city.
âOur judges were absolutely delighted with driving around the city,â Larry Cataldo, Portsmouth Citywide Neighborhood Committeeâs transitional chair, said during the virtual city council meeting on Monday.
âWe had 10 judges from the age of 21 months to 18 years of age, and the 21-month person, incidentally, when she saw something that was really outstanding, she kind of went crazy, according to the parents.â