Only a month away from December.  Time to start getting excited!

 

4th Annual Federal Hill Holiday Decorating Contest officially begins!

Thanksgiving is over, and the Decorating Season begins!

Judging begins at 9.  Remember that the Committee can be swayed with bribes such as beer and cookies!

The secret to having a great city is working with neighbors to make it a better place.  What time of year is better than the holidays for getting outside, knocking on some doors, and making friends?  It's a great excuse, and the cheer is contagious.  The grinches are fewer and further between than you might think.

The long awaited 4th annual Federal Hill Holiday Decorating Contest Awards Ceremony!

Nov 16

Well Ladies and Gentlemen, the time to start planning decorations is definitely upon us. Clark and Eddie are ready to help with any advice you might need, or the occasional hand with a difficult project.  Please spread the word to your neighbors!  

 

Clark and Eddie just pulled the 23 foot lighted candy canes out of storage: time to dig into those basement bins! Here's a story about last year's event for inspiration.

 

You can now find the event on facebook by clicking HERE.

Nov 23

Thanksgiving is around the corner! Clark and Eddie are planning to put up some decorations on the weekend after enjoying time with family and friends. Our wonderful neighborhood has wreaths for sale and plenty of holiday events to keep one inspired. 

 

Dec 4

December is here and the lights are starting to appear. A bit of wet weather won't dampen the spirit: Clark and Eddie enjoyed this "Believe" sign on the 800 block of William Street. The cheer is indeed contagious this year...

 

Contest categories: Clark W. Griswold Memorial (LIGHTS!!); Hampden Wanna-Be (think "Hon"); Slightly Classy; Winter Wonderland (by block); Williamsburg Style (classy, with fruit).

 

Dec 12

More great light displays are appearing every day! Clark and Eddie are happy to help with advice. Click here to enter the contest, if you haven't done so already. Judging begins on December 15th and the awards ceremony is on December 16th at Little Havanas on Key Highway. At the end of the day, it's all about the fun and cheer.

 

You can find the event on facebook by clicking HERE.

 

Thinking about a light tour? Check out the 2014 winners of the Federal Hill Holiday Decorating Contest. Block numbers given for sake of anonymity . . . but you'll have no problem figuring which house is which. Thanks to Kevin Lynch of SouthBMore.com for a great news story. 

The Clark W. Griswold Memorial Award: 1400 Block Henry St.
The Clark W. Griswold Memorial Runner Up: 1200 Block Battery St.
Hampden Wanna-Be Award: 100 Block E Randall St.
Hampden Wanna-Be Runner Up: 1400 Block Henry St.
Slightly Classy Award: 1400 Block William St.
Slightly Classy Runner-Up: 1400 Block William St.
Winter Wonderland Award (for best block): The Entire 800 Block of William St.
Winter Wonderland Runner Up: The Entire E. Churchill St.

Best New Entry: 1300 Block Webster St.

Keep Trying: 1400 Block Marshall St.

Not in contention, but also worth a look is the 200 block of Hill St. and also the 1700 Block of Belt St.

 

Here is a Google Maps version for a fun walking or driving tour. Thanks Jeff!

Dec 23

Nov 26

The calendar has once again rolled forward, and we have reached our 5th year of the Federal Hill Holiday Decorating Contest!!  Today we would like to wish all of you a Happy Thanksgiving, and mention how thankful we are for our neighbors who make living in Federal Hill such fun all year long!  

 

Over the last 5 years, we have watched the sense of community grow through year round efforts by all of you, and it's really made a huge difference.  It's hard to walk in or out of the house, or down the street without running into good friends.  The neighborhood feels like a small town, and it's a place we are happy to call home.

 

Clark and Eddie have a few secret projects up our sleeve for this holiday season, but are most excited to see all of you who have made the 5th annual contest worth throwing!

2014 me.