Hey kids – do you want to light the city’s Christmas tree? Grand Marais Mayor Jay Arrowsmith DeCoux has announced an essay contest for all school students, answering the question, “Why do you look forward to the holidays?” Submissions should be between 100 and 300 words, and sent to the mayor at: jay.a.decoux@gmail.com
The city’s Christmas tree is set up in Harbor Park and prepared the week before Thanksgiving (Nov. 26). The giant evergreen is traditionally officially lit by the mayor as part of the festivities that include the annual holiday parade. However, Arrowsmith DeCoux said he will be out of town for the event, and has offered the opportunity to all school students who will be available on the evening of Nov. 27.
The mayor encouraged those who wish to enter the contest to tell a short story and to be clever. “I like to see how smart our young folks are!” he said.
Entries must be received at City Hall or e-mailed to the mayor by Friday, Nov. 20.
Besides winning the honor of lighting the tree, the writer of the essay judged the best will receive a copy of the proclamation declaring him or her the official tree lighter of 2015.
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