Cape May, N.J. — The Cape May community has been announced as a finalist in Halliday’s Hallmark Christmas contest, a statewide competition that celebrates holiday traditions. The designation moves the town into the final round of the contest and opens a public voting period that invites residents and supporters to cast their votes online.
The Hallmark Christmas contest, organized by the Halliday brand, pits towns across the state against one another in a series of rounds that highlight local holiday decorations, events and community spirit. By securing a place among the finalists, Cape May joins a select group of municipalities that will be judged by the broader public rather than by a panel of judges alone. The public voting phase is now live, and anyone who wishes to support the town’s entry can submit a vote through the contest’s official website.
Local officials and community groups have encouraged residents to take part, emphasizing that the vote provides a direct way for the town’s holiday traditions to gain recognition beyond the immediate area. The contest’s structure allows each community to showcase its seasonal initiatives, ranging from light displays to charitable events, though specific details of Cape May’s entry have not been disclosed.
The final outcome of the competition will be determined once the voting window closes, at which point a winner will be announced and recognized for its contribution to the state’s holiday culture. The contest’s broader aim is to foster community involvement and to celebrate the diverse ways New Jersey towns observe the holiday season.
Cape May’s advancement to the finals underscores the town’s ongoing commitment to holiday festivities and offers an opportunity for residents to influence the statewide ranking through a simple online vote.