Declining Halloween Decorating Contest Participation
Santa Clara
Summary
Halloween home decorating contest entries dropped to 18 houses this year, partly because decorating is expensive and candy costs add up. Ideas on the table: emailing past contestants, adding a people's choice vote, a business category, and earlier promotion in city publications.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
A combined holiday mailer could reduce marketing costs across contests.
Residents who decorate and neighborhoods that enjoy the displays.
Mentions & discussions (1)
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