First City of Lights Foundation announces Tour of Homes, Window Display winners

122524.N.BP.TOUROFHOMES 2.jpg — Holiday characters wave to passing drivers from a First City of Lights Tour of Homes participant's home located at 3328 Birchmont Drive NE in Bemidji.

By Pioneer Staff Report

December 23, 2024 at 12:36 PM

BEMIDJI 鈥� As Bemidjians geared up for the holiday season, they cast their votes in the First City of Lights Foundation's Tour of Homes and Window Display contests.

The Tour of Homes Judge's Choice award winners:

First place and a $250 prize went to the home located at 5252 Elmwood Court NE.
Second place went to the home located at 23567 398th St. in Laporte.
Third place went to the home located at 4508 Waville Road NE.

The Tour of Homes People's Choice award winners:

First place and a $150 prize went to the home located at 1003 15th St. NW.
Second place went to the home located at 1630 Jefferson Ave. SW.
Third place went to the home located at 4508 Waville Road NE.

The Window Display Contest award winners:

First place went to myBemidji
Second place went to 218 Real Estate
Third place went to Raphael's Bakery and Cafe

Though voting has concluded, lights and displays will continue through the holiday season. A link to the map of all 18 homes participating in the Tour of Homes contest can be found on the or on the

122524.N.BP.TOUROFHOMES 5.jpg — A home is decorated as part of the First City of Lights Tour of Homes at 620 21st St. NW in Bemidji.

122524.N.BP.TOUROFHOMES 1.jpg — Santa's sleigh is on display at 915 Lake Boulevard NE as part of the First City of Lights Tour of Homes in Bemidji.

122524.N.BP.TOUROFHOMES 3.jpg — A home is decorated as part of the First City of Lights Tour of Homes at 4930 Power Dam Road NE in Bemidji.

122524.N.BP.TOUROFHOMES 4.jpg — A Christmas gift factory is on display as part of the First City of Lights Tour of Homes at 1003 15th St. NW in Bemidji.

122524.N.BP.TOUROFHOMES 7.jpg — A Christmas village is on display at 4508 Waville Road NE in Bemidji as part of the First City of Lights Tour of Homes.

122524.N.BP.TOUROFHOMES 6.jpg — A nativity scene is on display at 1180 East Avenue NE as part of the First City of Lights Tour of Homes in Bemidji.

122524.N.BP.TOUROFHOMES 8.jpg — A home is decorated as part of the First City of Lights Tour of Homes at 5252 Elmwood Court NE in Bemidji.

122524.N.BP.TOUROFHOMES 9.jpg — A yard is decorated as part of the First City of Lights Tour of Homes at 1212 Delton Ave. NW in Bemidji.

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