The McKinley Park Civic Association has announced its inaugural Holiday Decorating Contest, open to residents and businesses of Chicago's McKinley Park neighborhood.

The entry period runs from November 28 through December 18, 2025, with winners announced on December 24, 2025.

The McKinley Park Civic Association Meeting on January 7, 2026, will award prizes to the winners.

Click here to download the contest application.

Applications for the contest are also available by sending email to mckinleyparkcivicassociation68@gmail.com and can be picked up at the front desk of the McKinley Park branch of the Chicago Public Library , 1915 W. 35th St., Chicago, and at the 12th Ward office, 3868 S. Archer Ave., Chicago.