Dec. 23 -- BEMIDJI -- As Bemidjians geared up for the holiday season, they cast their votes in the First City of Lights Foundation's Tour of Homes and Window Display contests.

The Tour of Homes Judge's Choice award winners:

* First place and a $250 prize went to the home located at 5252 Elmwood Court NE.

* Second place went to the home located at 23567 398th St. in Laporte.

* Third place went to the home located at 4508 Waville Road NE.

The Tour of Homes People's Choice award winners:

* First place and a $150 prize went to the home located at 1003 15th St. NW.

* Second place went to the home located at 1630 Jefferson Ave. SW.

* Third place went to the home located at 4508 Waville Road NE.

Though voting has concluded, lights and displays will continue through the holiday season. A link to the map of all 18 homes participating in the Tour of Homes contest can be found on the