{"product_id":"could-your-christmas-balcony-win-700-santa-eularia-opens-its-2026-competition","title":"Could Your Christmas Balcony Win €700? Santa Eulària Opens Its 2026 Competition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResidents of Santa Eulària des Riu have until 17 November to enter the municipality’s Christmas decoration competition, which offers €2,500 in shopping vouchers across six prizes. The top award of €700 is reserved for residential communities, while individual homes can compete for prizes of up to €500.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristmas is coming to Santa Eulària, and residents are being invited to help transform the municipality’s streets with festive balconies, decorated windows, colourful façades and creative building entrances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanta Eulària Town Council, in collaboration with Santa Eulària Empresarial, has launched the second edition of its Christmas Balcony Decoration Competition, following its first edition in 2025.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe initiative encourages residents to bring some extra Christmas atmosphere to their neighbourhoods while supporting local creativity, community participation and the use of sustainable and recycled materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is also an incentive to take part: a total of €2,500 in shopping vouchers will be distributed through six prizes across two categories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegistration is free and remains open until \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTuesday, 17 November 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving interested residents just one week to submit their entries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Categories: Private Homes and Residential Communities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe competition is open to people who live in the municipality of Santa Eulària des Riu and have a residential property, balcony, façade or entrance that can be seen from a public street in one of its urban areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are two separate categories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategory A: Private Homes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis category is designed for individual residents who want to decorate their own residential balconies, façades or entrances.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticipants can use their creativity to develop festive displays that bring colour and Christmas spirit to the surrounding streets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategory B: Residential Communities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApartment buildings and neighbourhood communities can also enter, with decorations covering shared visible areas of their buildings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo register, the community must provide a signed acceptance document from its representative or president. The decoration must cover at least 50% of the community's visible common elements, with each balcony and the entrance counted as an individual unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe competition rules also establish minimum participation requirements for the categories to proceed: at least five entries for private homes and three entries for residential communities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSix Prizes Worth €2,500 in Shopping Vouchers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe competition offers six awards, with three prizes available in each category.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe prize distribution is as follows:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrivate Homes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst prize: €500 in shopping vouchers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond prize: €300 in shopping vouchers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThird prize: €200 in shopping vouchers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResidential Communities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst prize: €700 in shopping vouchers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSecond prize: €500 in shopping vouchers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThird prize: €300 in shopping vouchers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe total value of all six prizes is €2,500.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportantly, the awards will not be paid in cash. Winners will receive shopping vouchers that can be redeemed at local businesses participating in Santa Eulària's Christmas commercial promotion campaign.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe initiative therefore aims to reward creativity while encouraging residents to support shops and businesses within the municipality during the festive season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach participant can receive only one prize, regardless of how many balconies or decorative displays they submit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Will the Judges Look For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe competition will consider both artistic creativity and the overall presentation of each decoration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA professional jury made up of municipal representatives and professionals from the fields of arts, design and gardening will account for 70% of the final score.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe remaining 30% will come from public participation through interactions on social media. The Town Council will organise this popular jury process and communicate the voting period through its social media channels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe official judging criteria include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginality and creativity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 30 points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAesthetics and composition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 30 points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLighting and visual impact:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 15 points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuality and finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 15 points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustainability and recycled materials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to 10 points.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing recycled and sustainable materials is therefore an important consideration, alongside the overall appearance and originality of the display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Must the Christmas Decorations Be Ready?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough registration closes in November, the festive displays will need to be completed by the beginning of December.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAccording to the official rules, all decorations must be installed and visible from the street from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 December 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey must remain on display until \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 January 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with both dates included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe decorations must follow a Christmas theme and comply with safety requirements. Exposed flames, unprotected candles, torches and pyrotechnics are prohibited. Electrical installations must also comply with applicable technical regulations and include the necessary safety protections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorations must not create risks for people, buildings, installations or public spaces. The Town Council can request the removal or modification of displays that present safety concerns or fail to comply with the rules.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Register for Santa Eulària's Christmas Balcony Competition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone interested in participating must complete the official registration form before the deadline.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegistration is free and closes on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17 November 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResidents' communities must also provide the signed acceptance document required by the competition rules.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe official registration form is available through the Town Council's announcement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/H9jeDGCTjJP84tkR9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/forms.gle\/H9jeDGCTjJP84tkR9\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Will the Winners Be Announced?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe results will be announced on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 December 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, during an event organised by Santa Eulària Town Council.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWinners will be contacted by telephone and email, and the presentation of the awards will take place at a public event in the municipal plenary hall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe results will recognise the most creative decorations in both categories, giving individual residents and residential communities an opportunity to showcase their work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Christmas Competition Designed to Support Local Businesses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeyond the festive decorations, the initiative has a wider objective: encouraging community participation and supporting Santa Eulària's local commercial sector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy inviting residents to decorate their homes and shared residential spaces, the Town Council hopes to create a more welcoming Christmas atmosphere across the municipality's urban centres.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe shopping-voucher prizes also encourage spending at participating local businesses, helping direct part of the festive activity towards the shops and services that contribute to the area's economy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing the first edition in 2025, the competition returns for another year, giving residents a chance to turn their balconies, windows and building façades into part of Santa Eulària's Christmas celebrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Dates at a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegistration deadline:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 17 November 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration installation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e From 1 December 2026.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorations must remain visible 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