CANYON CITY — The Whiskey Gulch Gang is accepting entries for the second annual Canyon City Christmas Light Contest.

Participants are asked to decorate their home or business with festive light displays and leave the decorations up at least until after the holidays.

“The idea behind this is just to get Canyon City lit up and looking as good as possible for Christmas,” said Colby Farrell, president of the Whiskey Gulch Gang, the nonprofit that organizes the town’s annual ’62 Days Celebration.

Judging will take place on Dec. 18, and the winning entries will be posted on the group’s Facebook page.

First prize in the contest is $500, with $250 for second place and $100 for third. There is no entry fee.

To enter the contest, send an email with your name and address to whiskeygulchgang@gmail.com.