06/20/2026
๐บ๐ธ PATRIOTIC PORCHES of BREMEN DECORATING CONTEST ๐บ๐ธ
This was a huge hit back in 2020, and Matt VanSoest with Bremen Community Cares, and Melissa Ann Waldron with Forever Images by Melissa Ann, LLC are excited to once again partner together as we celebrate our countryโs 250th Birthday! Letโs fill Bremen with patriotic pride as we honor our nationโs past and celebrate its future through the red, white, and blue in Bremen! โค๏ธ๐ค ๐
๐ก HOW TO ENTER: Submit your name and home address by private message to the Bremen Community Cares Main Street page.
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ENTRY DEADLINE: All submissions must be received no later than June 26th.
๐ธ PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY NIGHT: All participating homes will be photographed on the evening of June 30th by Forever Images by Melissa Ann.
๐ณ๏ธ COMMUNITY VOTING: On July 1st, a photo album featuring all participating homes will be published on the Bremen Community Cares page by July 1. Voting will remain open through 11:59 PM on Sunday, July 5th. Simply react to your favorite porch photo(s). The homes receiving the most combined Facebook reactions at the close of voting will be declared our winners!
PRIZES
๐ฅ1st Place โ> $100 Bremen Bucks
๐ฅ 2nd Place โ> $75 Bremen Bucks
๐ฅ 3rd Place โ> $50 Bremen Bucks
GUIDELINES:
Open to all Bremen residents within Bremen. Decorations should be patriotic in nature. Please refrain from political-themed displays. Displays should be fully decorated and ready by June 30th @ 5:00PM for photography. A listing of participating locations will be shared so community members can enjoy a self-guided tour of the displays throughout town
Gather your flags, bunting, lights, flowers, and patriotic creativity and help make Bremen shine during this historic celebration of Americaโs 250th Anniversary! Whether your style is simple and classic or over-the-top patriotic, weโd love to see our community come together and show its American spirit.
๐บ๐ธ Let freedom ringโฆ and let the friendly competition begin! ๐บ๐ธ
(Also, this goes without saying, but a tip of our hat to the fine ladies "The Original BCC gals" who first orginated this idea with BCC many years ago - we are excited to bring it back to life)
