Dean and Lenna Hatch stand in front of their garage decorated to look like Independence Hall in Philadelphia. Their efforts won them 1st prize at last year's decorating contest.
July 4th is just around the corner. For the past few years, that means dozens of Claremont homes will be colorfully decked out for the city's July 4th home decorating contest.
It is a fun way for residents to get involved in the city's celebration and show their patriotism. However, sometimes people get a little carried away. The COURIER has received phone calls from residents in years past claiming favoritism/nepotism or rigged judging of the contest. This year, I hope people will keep the spirit of the contest in mind and just enjoy the show.
For participation info, here's a news release from the city:
The Claremont Independence Day Committee invites all Claremont residents, living within the City’s border, to enter the House Decorating Contest. For a chance to be the Grand Prize Winner, entries are due by Friday, June 19 at the Alexander Hughes Community Center (1700 Danbury Road). Judging will be based on spirit, appearance, and creativity of outdoor decorations that are visible from the street. Eligible participants must be available to ride in the 4th of July parade if chosen as the Grand Prize Winner.
The Grand Prize Winner will receive recognition at the 4th of July pre-parade reception, receive fireworks tickets (4), a special place in the parade, recognition at the Summer Monday Night Concert, be given a flag that flew over the California State Capital, and a “Grand Prize Winner” sign to post on their property for a week. Second and Third place winners will receive recognition at the Summer Monday Night Concert and a sign to post on their property for a week. Winners will be notified by June 30.
Applications and information on how to properly display a flag are available at "http://www.Claremont4th.org" www.Claremont4th.org and at the Alexander Hughes Community Center.
For further information, please contact Jim and Phyllis Brost at (909) 624-6227.
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