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Front Royal Celebrates the Winners of the 2023 Light Fight!
The Front Royal/Warren County community recently celebrated the 2023 Light Fight, an annual event that lights up our community with festive cheer and brightens the holiday season. Organized by Lori Oaks, the event not only showcased stunning light displays but also strengthened community bonds.
Acknowledging the Backbone of the Event
The event was made possible by a host of sponsors, including C&C Frozen Treats, Benchmark Mortgage, Compass West Realty, Clatterbuck Home Inspections, Greenfield Tax Strategies, Green to Ground Electrical Services, Quality Title, and The Apple House. Their contributions were instrumental in bringing the event to life.
George McIntyre and Katie Tewell, owners of The Apple House.
Community Involvement and Recognition
Special shoutouts were given to National Media Services, Royal Examiner, Mike McCool, and Amanda Settle for their role in promoting the event. Megan DiGiorlando’s social media management and Lizzie Lewis’s Holly Jolly Trolley Tours added a unique charm to the festivities. The anonymous judges played a crucial role in ensuring a fair and enjoyable competition.
Celebrating the Winners
Dean and Susan Griffith emerged as the fan favorites, winning a prize for their stunning display at 510 Windy Ridge Way.
In the business category, Servants Hands Construction, led by Shelly Cook, won accolades.
Third Place: #25 Wendy Manuel 1129 Bifrost Way
Second Place: #24 Tony and Sharon Shifflett 111 Accomac Rd
Taking Fan Favorite and First place: #40 Dean and Susan Griffith – 510 Windy Ridge Rd
Looking Forward
As the event concluded, the community was already looking forward to the next year’s Light Fight. The promise of another year filled with dazzling lights and communal warmth left everyone in high spirits, eagerly counting down the days to the next festive season.
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