The deadline for the holiday lights contest is approaching

Away to the window! Decorate the sash!

The holiday lights contest deadline will be here in a flash!

To enter, simply upload a photo of your display at events.dailyherald.com/contests by Friday, Dec. 9.

The overall winner will receive a Snow Master 724 ZXR Snowthrower valued at $749.

Five Editor's Choice winners will receive a $100 gift card from Lurvey Garden Center in Des Plaines.

Online voting will begin Monday, Dec. 12. And everyone who votes will be entered in a drawing for a Toro Power Clear Snowthrower valued at $439.