Congratulations to our 2026 Patriotic Home Front Winners! And a special thank you to our Judges Panel led by Coronado Floral Association 2026-2027 Home Front Judging Chairs, Kellie Carlson and Ginny Belsha, and in partnership with Coronado Fourth of July Board Member Carrie Downey.

  • 2026 Grand Prize Patriotic Homefront Winner – Jennifer and Dwight Settle – 850 B Avenue
  • 2026 Top 5 Patriotic Homefront Winner – Jeff and Candy Tyler – 1427 5th Street
  • 2026 Top 5 Patriotic Homefront Winner – Larry and Cindi Pearson – 941 Cabrillo Avenue
  • 2026 Top 5 Patriotic Homefront Winner – Philip Pretzinger – 546 Palm Avenue
  • 2026 Top 5 Patriotic Homefront Winner – Dodson Home – 267 E Avenue
  • 2026 Top 5 Patriotic Homefront Winner – Mike and Jun Mathery – 136 F Avenue

CONTEST RULES

• Participation open to all residents of Coronado

• Homes must be decorated and entry applications must be received by June 23, 2026

• Judging will occur on June 25 and June 26, 2026

• The winner will be announced on June 28, 2026 on the CFOJ website, press releases, social media, and also at the Parade!

• The winner will receive 10 Grandstand tickets for the Parade (covered seating). Additional prizes possible!

• Participants agree to have a photo of their decorated home on the CFOJ website, with winner featured at the Parade.

JUDGING CRITERIA

A panel led by Coronado Floral Association 2026-2027 Home Front Judging Chairs, Kellie Carlson and Ginny Belsha, will be judging homes based on a point system (1-5) using the following criteria:

• Creativity – unique design and creative use of decorations

• Display and placement of decorations, animated objects, etc. Each entry must include an American Flag and at least
three additional patriotic elements (flags, bunting, pinwheels, flowers, lighting, etc.)

• Overall presentation

Home Front Judging Contest Entry (Submissions have ended for 2026. See you next year!)


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Home Front Judging Entry Form - 2024
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