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The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

Garden of Lights 2025 Photo Contest

Now in its 27th year, the Garden of Lights show at Brookside Gardens continues to be a beloved tradition for families across Montgomery County. This season, we’re inviting you to share your most dazzling moments from the show — and win a chance to experience even more wonder next year!

Submit up to four photos taken at this year’s Garden of Lights (2025 season) for a chance to win four tickets to the 2026 Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens. Whether it’s glowing pathways, joyful faces, or your favorite light display, we want to see how you captured the magic.

Submit your photos starting December 1.

Garden of Lights

Submit your photos by 11:59 pm on January 5, 2026.