SYRACUSE - Participants in the Light up Syracuse contest must sign up at city hall by Dec. 1.

Ballots to vote are available on the Syracuse Facebook page. The winning displays will be announced on Dec. 22.

There are prizes for commercial and residential displays and a traveling trophy for commercial displays.

Tannenbaum is scheduled from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6.

Events include Christmas scene by area churches, an outdoor movie, chili supper, lit vehicles and floats and live appearance by Santa Claus. The tree lighting is at dusk.

The holiday tour of homes is Sunday Dec. 4, from noon to 4 p.m.