Community invited to ‘lite up the town’

A new Badger Homecoming event, “Lite Up the Town,” is an outdoor lighting competition in which Madison-area residents are invited to decorate the exterior of their residences in an expression of Badger pride and the “Madtown Mardi Gras” Homecoming theme.

The event encourages community participation in the week-long Homecoming celebration Oct. 15-21 and is a new twist on an old tradition. Many years ago, fraternities and sororities decorated their houses on Langdon Street for Homecoming.

Those wishing to participate should submit their name and address, along with a brief description of the design and dimensions of their display, by Monday, Oct. 16. E-mail information to homecoming@uwalumni.com, fax (608) 262-3332, or drop off or mail to the Homecoming office, Below Alumni Center, 650 N. Lake St., Madison, WI 53703.

Entrants living off campus are asked to provide a photo of their display by the Oct. 16 deadline.

Displays should be a tactful expression of Wisconsin pride; must reflect the Madtown Mardi Gras theme; feature creative use of lights and school colors. Inappropriate words and images will be grounds for disqualification

Judging is scheduled Tuesday, Oct. 17. Winning entries will be photographed and posted to the Homecoming Web site. Winners will also receive prizes.