Pittsburgh residents can compete for citywide bragging rights this fall through a new Halloween house decorating contest organized by CitiParks.
The contest, according to a community announcement, invites residents to decorate individual homes, entire properties or collaborate with neighbors to create themed blocks and streets throughout the city.
Participants may enter one of six categories:
- Spookiest Individual Home
- Spookiest Street
- Best Overall Decor
- Most Creative Design
- Public Vote
- The Mayor’s Choice
Properties must be located within the city of Pittsburgh, and participants are responsible for all decorating costs.
Residents can submit photos of decorated homes through the contest page at gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com through Oct. 23.
Public voting and winners
A CitiParks committee will review submissions before public
voting begins Oct. 24 following Track & Treat.
Community members can cast votes through Oct. 28 on the contest voting page at gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com.
Contest winners are scheduled to be announced Oct. 30.
“CitiParks is committed to beloved fall events like Track & Treat and expanding our programming across our parks, recreation centers, and senior centers,” said Director of Parks and Recreation Eric Sloan. “This new free event is a great will to build neighborhood pride across the city.”
Additional fall and winter events
The contest is part of a broader lineup of seasonal programming offered through CitiParks.
According to the announcement, upcoming activities include the Riverview Park 5K Run & Fitness Walk, Track & Treat, the Gingerbread House Display and Competition and seasonal hours at the Henry W. Oliver Bath House.
More information about the decorating contest is available at gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com.
Information about youth and family programs can also be found on the CitiParks website at gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Prepare to be spooked! Pittsburgh Halloween house competition is underway
