Canterbury Woods Civic Association

The 2026 PARADE of HOMES TOUR…are you on board?

Back in 2019, CWCA put together the first Parade of Homes Tour; it was a great success but then something called Covid really put a damper on community events. Now in 2026, we want to try again. 

What is the Parade of Homes Tour? For one afternoon (Sunday, April 12, 2026 — 1:00-4:00 pm) you can open your home to interested neighbors. It’s an opportunity to showcase any renovations/additions you have done to your house/garage/decks/patios/gardens. Cosmetic upgrades (paints, lighting, flooring, etc.) or innovative floor plans or additions are all of interest — especially to those who have the same model of home.

How do I put my house on the Tour? Contact either Susan DiMaina (sdimaina@yahoo.com) or Teryl Pomeroy (terylpomeroy@gmail.com). [If you’d rather have a phone conversation, email one of us first and we will arrange that.]

Is it safe to open my door to strangers? First, only CW residents will be invited and they will purchase a ticket where their name and address will be recorded, and they receive a handstamp that indicates their participation. Second, of course if you are showing your house, you should be there and you can close off areas that are not for viewing. 

NOTE! 

If your house is on the Tour: 

*You will automatically be entered in a raffle for a Home Depot  or Lowes or Home Goods gift card worth $100 in thanks for your participation. 

CW 2025 DECORATING CONTEST results: The (many) judges’ votes have been tabulated! Drive around and take a look before they disappear!

Ralphie Award/Most Creative:

Winner: 4916 King Richard Dr

Runner up: 5041 King Richard Dr

3rd place: 5025 Fleming Dr

It’s a Wonderful Life Award/Traditional: 

Winner: 8802 Prudence Dr

Runner up: 4811 Woodland Way

3rd place: 4913 King Richard Dr

Cindy Lou Who Award/Toddlers’ Choice: 

Winner: 8526 QEB

Runner Up: 4827 Ponderosa Dr

3rd place: 8604 QEB

Clark Griswold Award/Lighting:

Winner: 4934 Andrea Ave

Runner Up: 8714 QEB

3rd place: 5001 Woodland Way

Buddy the Elf/Holiday Spirit: 

Winner: 4812 Woodland Way

Runner Up: 5001 Chanticleer Ave

3rd place: 5010 Althea Dr

A-Wreath-A-Franklin Award/Wreath:

Winner: 5003 Dulce Ct

Runner Up: 8802 Nero St

3rd place: 5104 Southampton Dr

Note: Sometimes a stunning house doesn’t win every year because we like to spread the acclaim, but we all certainly appreciate the house on the entrance to our community at 8415 QEB for its bright spirit. Also, while you are looking, check out the lovely look of 4904 N. Centaurs Ct. as well as the artistic touches at 4900 King Richard Dr.

The 13th Annual CWCA Holiday Decorating Contest is happening! Drag out those candy canes and inflatables! Put up those wreaths and lights! SIX Categories: Most Creative (the Ralphie Award), Best Traditional (It’s a Wonderful Life Award), Best Lighting (Clark Griswold Award), Best Wreath (A-Wreath-A-Franklin Award), Toddlers’ Choice (Cindy Lou Who Award), and Best Holiday Spirit (Buddy the Elf Award)

Judging will occur between Dec. 6 and Dec. 23; make sure your lights are on at night!

Questions? Contact Contest Chair John Gethins (jkgethins@gmail.com)

Nothing is more festive than holiday decorations and many folks in our neighborhood really enjoy the lights, wreathes, inflatables, and special effects that we see in December each year. Since 2013, the CWCA has held a Holiday Home Decorating Contest and the tradition continues this year too. Would you/your family like to judge? (Obviously you need to be available to drive around the entire neighborhood sometime between Dec. 19th  and 24th.) We are happy to have someone who has done it before or newcomers…we will “train” you! Contact cwca.va.memberatlarge1@gmail.com