Town of Upper Marlboro

2021 Deck the Halls Holiday Decorating Contest

The Town of Upper Marlboro is proud to present the first annual Deck the Halls Holiday Decorating Contest for both residential properties and our businesses! Judging will be done by our Board of Town Commissioners on Friday December 17th, 2021, between 6 and 8pm.

CONTEST RULES:

* Contest is open to residential and commercial addresses within the Town of Upper Marlboro limits only.

* There is no nomination form, just decorate and wait!

* Not sure if your property is within the Town limits? Check Here

* Prizes will be awarded for the top two residential properties and top two businesses.

* Decorations must be visible from the street as judges may not exit vehicles to view decorations.

* Winning properties will be announced on Tuesday, December 21st, 2021.

*Photos of winning homes & businesses will be posted on the Town’s website, social media (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram), Landing’s newsletter, and possibly other Town media.

*Winning properties will be awarded gift cards (amounts listed below) and an award yard sign.

AWARD CATEGORIES & PRIZES:

Business:

• 1St Place Business $300.00 (Visa gift card)
• 2nd Place Business $100.00 (Visa gift card)
• Honorable Mention

Residential:

• *1st Place Residential $125.00 (in local business gift cards and/or Visa gift card)

• *2nd Place Residential $100.00 (in local business gift cards and/or Visa gift card)

• *3rd Place Residential $75.00 (in local business gift cards and/or Visa gift card)
• Honorable Mention

Other:

• *Top Decorated Government Building (Library, Darnall’s Chance House Museum, Post Office, Courthouse, Fire Station Etc.)

Please reach out to Town Hall with any questions or concerns at 301-627-6905 or by email at Info@UpperMarlboroMD.gov. Happy Decorating!

A note to the businesses:

For the residential property awards, the Town would like to purchase gift cards from Town businesses as the prize. If your business sells gift cards, please let us know by emailing info@UpperMarlboroMD.gov or call Town Offices at 301-627-6905 ex1107. Gift card donations or “matching” amounts are also welcome!

Annual Festival of Lights

Friday, November 26, 2021 - Sunday, January 2, 2022

Nightly from 5 to 9:30 pm

Free admission December 25 in appreciation to the residents of Prince George’s County for their year-round support of the Department of Parks and Recreation programs!

Make a difference this season! Please bring canned goods for donation to local Food Banks.

Location/ Directions

Watkins Regional Park - New Entrance this Year!

• To Enter: Please enter along RT. 202/Largo Road. (NO ENTRY ACCESS ON RT. 193. YOU WILL CONTINUE TO RT. 202).
• Entrance Location: Across the street from Riverdale Baptist School, 1133 Largo Rd., Upper Marlboro 20774
• Phone: 301-699-2456; Maryland Relay 7-1-1 for customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability.

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Town of Upper Marlboro Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 4, 2021. A great way to start the holiday season.

Congratulations To The Frederick Douglas High School Eagles On Being 2A

Maryland State Football Champions!

The Town of Upper Marlboro has partnered with the Prince George's Soil Conservation District to schedule an Upper Marlboro Area Blood Drive at the @PGC Soil Conservation District 5301 Marlboro Race Track Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772, on Friday, January 21st, 2022, 2021, from Noon - 06:00 PM.

SIGN-UP TO DONATE TODAY! Slots are filling up fast! The need for blood is greater than ever as the COVID-19 Pandemic has canceled many blood drives, causing blood banks to run critically low.

Link to sign up for blood: 

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time

Congratulations to Council Member Calvin Hawkins, who was unanimously reelected by the Prince George's County Council to serve as Council Chair, and also to Council Member Sydney Harrison, who was unanimously elected to serve as Council Vice-Chair.