Today Albany Visitors Association 33rd Annual Nighttime Magic Holiday Light Contest. This yearâs theme is âCherished Traditions in a New Lightâ and participants were encouraged to share the source of their inspiration, such as a family tradition, favorite holiday book, movie or special, music, dance, art or a collection, using lights, lights and more lights. Judging this year is open to the community. Pictures of entries are posted on the AVA Facebook page, and addresses are included for people to drive by. A holiday light drive is posted on the Albany Explorer app via Google Maps, and community members can vote for their favorites on Facebook or by contacting AVA. Lights will be on at least from 5 to 10 p.m. daily through at least Jan. 1. Voting is open through Sunday. Winners will be entitled to bragging rights for the entire year, and will receive prizes including a party room rental at the Albany Historic Carousel & Museum, a night's stay at a local hotel, pizza from Southpaw's Perfect Pizza and Sports Pub, and gift certificates from local stores. Winners will be announced by Dec. 22.